Category
Militaria
Medium
brass barrel band, trigger guard and backstrap, swivel ramrod, wood stock.
Distinguishing marks
Stamped "MIDDTN CONN 1847"
Condition
Excellent
Date Period
1847
Long Description
Pair of 1842 US Percussion Pistol .54 caliber, Manufactured by H. Aston, 8-1/2” barrel,brass barrel band, trigger guard and backstrap, swivel ramrod, wood stock. Both pistols are in overall very good condition.Lock plates are marked “US H. Aston” “MiddTN CONN. 1847” with the top barrel strap also dated 1847;Top of barrel at breach stamped "US" over "JH" over "P"."; crisp action,wood is very good with some scattered nicks; two clear cartouches on the left side of the stock above the trigger “NWT” and “WAT”.No major dings in wood or metal.
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