Guns International #: 103064044
Seller's Inventory #: H. Aston 1849 U.S. Postol

Category - Military Pistols - US - Antique Pistols - Percussion

Category
Military Pistols - US
Antique Pistols - Percussion

H. Aston 1849 U.S. Postol

Description:
Made by Henry Aston of Middletown, CT in 1849, this percussion pistol features an 8 ½”
round smoothbore barrel with brass blade front site. Swivel steel ramrod with button-
shaped head, the opposite end threaded for ball screw or wiper attachment. Brass
mounts include butt cap with integral backstrap, trigger guard, and barrel band integral
with the sideplate. Flat steel lockplate with beveled edge, marked “US/H. ASTON” in front
of the hammer and “MIDDTN/CONN./1849″ vertically behind the hammer. Barrel stamped
"USSK,P"(inspector proof) and “1849″ (faint) on barrel tang.Clean nipple  Walnut stock
with inspector’s cartouch on the reverse flat (faint). . Overall length 14 1/4″. Very good overall
condition, showing genuine use and age, with scattered pitting on the steel parts and a
mellow patina to the brass.

Antique: Yes

Price: $795.00