CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR PALMETTO ARMORY M1842 Pistol VERY SCARCE Antique SOUTH CAROLINA Militia Pistol

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CONFEDERATE CIVIL WAR PALMETTO ARMORY M1842 Pistol

VERY SCARCE Antique SOUTH CAROLINA Militia Pistol

Here we present an antique Palmetto Armory Pattern Model 1842 Percussion Pistol manufactured circa 1853 in Columbia, South Carolina for the South Carolina Militia. This example has an unmarked lock and “1853” on the tang, along with a very clear “P” and “V” over a palmetto on the upper left side of the barrel at the breech, and “Wm. GLAZE & CO.” on the left barrel flat.

According to Flayderman, The Palmetto Armory was established in 1852 by Columbia silversmith and jeweler, William Glaze and his associate Benjamin Flag. They purchased their equipment from Asa Waters of Milbury, Massachusetts. This armory initially retained its original name, the Palmetto Iron Works, which was famous for making tools, barrels and cotton gins. In 1851 the state of South Carolina contracted this company to produce arms for the South Carolina militia in preparation for a potential war. In addition to muskets and rifles, the Palmetto Armory produced 2,000 Model 1842 Palmetto Percussion Pistols for this contract between the years 1852 and 1853. These pistols were among the first to be issued to Confederate Troops during the Civil War. These pistols are all assumed to have seen hard Confederate use in the Civil War and many were destroyed. The factory was destroyed by General Sherman’s troops during the Civil War in February 1865.

The 1842 features sturdy construction with lots of brass for support. This was important during a time when one would expend their shots and still have a fight on their hands. Striking your opponent with the pommel of your gun was quite effective. The ramrod is captive, so that it would not be lost in the heat of battle on top of a horse.

The overall condition is good. Gray patina. The lock and hammer have a brown patina and show no markings remaining. Single letter stamp inside the lock. Strong action. Fine stock and grip. Markings are legible. Blank lock. “Thos. Little” is hand inscribed on the back strap—there were two Thomas Littles in the South Carolina cavalry, a sergeant in K Company of the 5th Regiment, and a private in D Company of the SC Holcombe Legion Cavalry. The bore is in good shape for its age and remains smooth. “1853” dated barrel tang. The rod hinge has been repaired. Remnants of a correct “C” under the bolster, which was then punched like the one pictured in Figure 18 of the Lewis F. Southard article. “U5” marked barrel breech like those in Figure 17.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 8-1/2 inches.

Caliber: .54 Percussion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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Antique: Yes

Price: $3,800.00
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