Guns International #: 102376097
Seller's Inventory #: 228138

Category - Antique Pistols - 1500-1850 - Civil War Pistols

Category
Antique Pistols - 1500-1850
Civil War Pistols

RARE USN AMES NAVY Model 1842 SHIP’S Pistol .54 Civil War Antique 1 of only 2,000, Dated MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR Era

Description:
RARE USN AMES NAVY Model 1842 SHIP’S Pistol .54 Civil War Antique

1 of only 2,000, Dated MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR Era

Here we present an antique N.P. Ames U.S. Navy Contract Model 1842 “Box Lock” Pistol, in .54 caliber, made circa 1845 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Only 2000 of these were made by Ames circa 1842-1847. Most of these scarce pistols saw service through the American Civil War. This one was made just one year prior to the Mexican-American War. Unlike most martial pistols of its time, the hammer is mounted on the interior of the lock plate. It also features a captive ramrod on a swivel to avoid loss in the sea during boarding maneuvers. Its smoothbore made loading straightforward.

The Model 1842 saw service during a time of great change and increasing tension, as well as firearms innovation. The Mexican-American War (1846-1848), the numerous conflicts with Native Americans, annexing of new territory, the rising blood-pressure over slavery, and a quick 36% population increase that all culminated in the blood-letting of the American Civil War. This was the first official percussion pistol to be adopted by the U.S. and simultaneously the last large smooth bore single shot pistol. By 1845 it was the primary issued weapon to the First and Second Regiment of Dragoons, replacing many of their Model 1836 flintlocks, just in time for the Mexican-American War. The Model 1842 was the last single shot smoothbore pistol issued by the U.S. Army.
This example is marked “USN/1845/RP/P” on the breech, and “USN/1844” marked at the tail of the lock.

The overall condition is good. Modestly refinished. The action is excellent. The bore is smooth and patinated. The stock has a short, stable split in the typical place at the lock screw, a chip on the left side of the bottom of the grip, and some cracking front and rear of the lock. Good Ordnance cartouche on the left stock flat.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 6 inches.

Caliber: .54 Percussion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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#228138
 

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Antique: Yes