Guns International #: 103258688
Seller's Inventory #: O-0453

Category - Antique Pistols - Flintlock - Civil War Pistols

Category
Antique Pistols - Flintlock
Civil War Pistols

A Very Early & Scarce U.S. Mexican War to Civil War Military Issued Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol By A. Waters Dated 1837

Description:
A Very Early & Scarce U.S. Mexican War To Civil War U.S. Military Issued Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol Dated 1837 Made By "A. Waters" In Very Good Untouched Condition. 1837 is the first year of production for these  U.S. Military A. Waters 1836 Pistols All original and complete. Made from 1836 until 1844. The pistol has very good untouched metal and good markings throughout with nice edges. Marked on the lock, "A. WATERS/MILBURY, MS./1837." and on the top of the barrel It is U.S. Sub Inspected, "US/JH/P".  All of the metal on the pistol has a nice untouched look to it with an even and natural darkening patina throughout it. All of the wood on the carbine is also nice throughout with very good edges and a nice even color to it. There is a very old small wartime repair on the backside of the wood around the top back plate screw. this repair is barely visible and is evenly worn into the pistol. There are two very light but visible U.S. Inspectors Cartouches on the backside of the wood opposite the lock. The pistol has a very good bore and action in it. This is A Very Good Example Of A Very Early & Scarce 1837 Dated U.S. Mexican War To Civil War U.S. Military Issued Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol Dated 1837 By "R. Waters" That Would Be A Very Good Addition To Any Early Collection These Early Dated Examples Are very Difficult To Find And Were Used In Both Wars!

 

Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: A. Waters
Model: Model 1836 Flintlock
Condition: Very Good Untouched Condition
Metal Condition: Very Good Untouched Condition
Wood Condition: Very Good Untouched Condition
Bore Condition: Very Good Untouched Condition
Action: Single
Manufacture Date: 1837

Price: $1,795.00