Guns International #: 102091030
Seller's Inventory #: 1843
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Guns International #: 102091030
Category - Antique Pistols - Percussion
- Military Pistols - Antique
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Seller: Shooter's Supply, LLC.
Member Since: 3/16/16
First Name: Patrick
Last Name: Brown
State:
Tennessee
Zip: 37343
Country: United States
Phone: (423) 875-4868
Active Listings: 106
Total Listings: 1272
Seller Type:FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories. No returns on new firearms.
We normally ship USPS Priority Mail which should be 2-day ship. Shipping is actual cost with a minimum of $30.00 for pistols and $50.00 for rifles/shotguns to ship to most of the 48 contiguous states. Shipping to Alaska may require an extra fee. Shipping insurance is available upon request for an extra fee. We cannot do international sales. As of November 2019, we no longer ship guns to California and Hawaii. Payment Methods: Visa, Master Card, American Express, USPS Money Order. NO CREDIT CARD FEES!!!
About Us: We are a small family owned business located in Hixson, Tennessee. Do you have firearms at home collecting dust? We have a lively consignment business. Our fee is 20% with a $50 minimum. Firearms are consigned for a an average period of 180 days but the length of period is negotiable. We also do handgun carry permit classes for the state of Tennessee. We have a nice indoor shooting range with reasonable rates. Please check us out at shooterssupply.
Asa Waters Model 1836 Percussion Conversion Pistol, .54 Caliber, Dated 1843
Description: The Model of 1836 was the last flintlock pistol to be purchased by the US government. The percussion system was becoming more common US and arsenals and manufacturers were in the process of converting to the newer and more advanced form of ignition. The Model 1836 was produced originally from 1836 to 1844 with a little over 41,000 produced. It successor was introduced in 1842 as the Model 1842 and this was built with percussion ignition from the beginning. However, the Model 1836 was considered to be a very effective sidearm and the craftsmanship was superb, not to mention the sheer numbers which had already been produced. As such, conversion to percussion ignition was considered a worthwhile investment despite the presence of an already existing percussion design. The majority of the conversions took place in the 1850’s. There were two types of conversions: the French Style and the Belgium Style. The French Style involved the initial removal of all external flintlock parts. The pan was then cut nearly flush with the lock plate and a drum, into which the ignition cone is seated, was threaded into the enlarged touch hole in the barrel. As a final step, the old flash pan was milled away into a sort of half circle upon which the new drum rested, bolstering it. The Belgium Style lacked the drum and instead directly threaded the new cone into the upper right side of the barrel. The example shown here is one of the French Style conversions, although the flash pan in this case was cut down to be flush with the side plate rather than extending further outward as seen on other examples of the French Style. Dated to 1843, condition of the pistol is fair given its age (179 years old). The bore is brown in color and the rifling is rather difficult to see, giving one the impression that the pistol is a smoothbore type. However, there does not appear to be any deep pitting in the conventional sense. The external metal exhibits a fair amount of pitting, most notably on the left side. The original makers mark is worn away on the left edge. The “A” in “A. Waters” is still partly visible. The “M” in “Milbury” is no longer visible due to pitting of the metal. The “1843” is still fairly legible. The right edge of the hammer is worn and sightly sharp. Mechanically the hammer has well defined half- and full-cock notches, but the hammer makes contact with the ignition cone in a somewhat offset manner. The trigger has a surprisingly good amount of power to the return spring. A new, stainless steel loading rod has been fitted. It replaces a basic wooden one that comes with the pistol. The wood is cracked in a few spots and has been repaired before. On the left side, two of the letter stamps are still partly visible. In the end, this is a fairly interesting piece of history. There is no way to confirm where it has been or who it has been used by as serial numbers where not in common use back then. SOLD Handgun Caliber: .54 Manufacturer: Asa Waters Model: M1836 Serial Number: NVSN Bore: Rifled Condition: Antique - Fair Barrel Type: Round Action: Single-Shot, Percussion-Fired, Black Powder Triggers: Single Stock: Wood Fore End: Wood Finish: Patina Sights: Shallow notch rear, blade front sight, sight radius 8.0 inches (203 mm) Manufacture Date: 1843 Extras: Spare loading rod |
Guns International #: 102091030
Seller's Inventory #: 1843
Guns International #: 102091030
Seller's Inventory #: 1843