#3630 A. Waters Model 1836 “Horse Pistol”, 54cal
Guns International #: 100461899 Seller's Inventory #: #3630
Category: Antique Revolvers - Percussion - Military Revolvers - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Tom Burness
Member Since: 3/3/07
First Name: Tom
Last Name: Burness
State: California
Zip: 95604-9151
Country: United States
Phone: (530) 889-9454
Number of Active Listings: 35
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers cheque, money orders, Layaway
Description:
#3630 A. Waters Model 1836 “Horse Pistol”, 54cal percussion dated 1842 and almost certain to have been converted from a flint rather than being made as a percussion when new. There are plugged frizzen spring holes in the lockplate and it shows a fair amount of usage (…as it was probably issued in both the Mexican Wars and the Civil War). This is the less common style conversion which used a shotgun style hammer (see Flaydermans Guide) rather than the more common Model 1842 type hammer. The metal has a light to medium roughness overall, especially on the barrel and an even plum brown color on most of the metal ; wood is slightly above average with no serious deficits and dimly visible cartouches. Markings are good. Soon to be eclipsed by the far more efficient revolver, these various Cavalry used single-shot Horse Pistols seem to still be an unappreciated and relatively inexpensive collector item. About VG as described. $550
SOLD