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Category - Antique Pistols - Percussion - Single Shot Pistols

Category
Antique Pistols - Percussion
Single Shot Pistols

American Standard Tool Company "Hero" 34ga percussion single-shot pocket pistol

Description:
Manufacturer: American Standard Tool Company (AST Co.), successor to Manhattan Firearms Company; based in Newark, New Jersey. Operated circa 1868 to 1873, closing during the financial panic of 1873
Model: Hero percussion single-shot pocket pistol (aka “boot pistol,” “poor man’s derringer”)

• Caliber:  .34 caliber, cap-and-ball smoothbore
• Barrel: Round, screw-off design; commonly 2, 3, and occasionally 4 lengths
• Frame: Brass, 
• Grips: Two-piece walnut; earlier models used grip screws, later versions sometimes had pressed-on grips for cost savings?
• Serial Numbers:
  • Manhattan company: roughly 5,000+ produced, marked HERO/M.F.A.Co.
  • AST Co.: roughly 25,000 to 37,000+ produced, marked A.S.T.Co/HERO.  Manhattan Firearms

Rarity: Many were discarded, lost, or used as toys (“cap pistols”), making fine-condition examples relatively rare
 Company History

• Manhattan Firearms Company (circa 1857–1868): Initially produced percussion pistols and Colt-style revolvers after Colt’s patent expired
• 1868: Transitioned to American Standard Tool Co., expanding into industrial tools while continuing firearms production (including the Hero pistol)
• 1873: Company went out of business amid an economic downturn.

 (Serial # 30109, AST Co. “HERO”)

• Serial Number Range & Dating: AST Co. models estimated from ~11,000 to 48,000+  serial falls neatly within AST Co.’s production run (11,000–48,000+).  Manhattan Firearms.
• Barrel: 3" round screw off barrel smoothbore with oxidized bore and mottled gun-metal-gray patina.
• Frame Finish: Brass frame with smoky tarnish and minor handling wear.
• Hammer & Trigger: Traces of original case coloring visible.
• Grips: Smooth walnut with light handling marks; very good condition.
• Mechanics: Appears original and consistent with collector-grade condition.    functions but should remain a display/non-firing piece.

This firearm is an antique and no FFL is required.
It is your responsibility to make sure the item is legal in your state and you must be 21 years of age or older to purchase.  USPS priority shipping will be provided for a flat rate of $20.00.  This gun is sold "as-is" as a collectible with no warranty express or implied. and no returns.
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Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Manhattan Arms Co
Model: Hero
Serial Number: 30109
Barrel Length: 3

Price: $375.00
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