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H.ASTON & CO. Model 1842 Military Percussion Pistol Guns International #: 100632917 Seller's Inventory #: 289 Category: Antique Pistols - 1500-1850 - Antique Pistols - Percussion Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: romsey Company: ---- Member Since: 6/14/13 First Name: warren Last Name: ralph State: California Zip: 92103-5115 Country: United States Phone: (619) 323-1405 Fax: Number of Active Listings: 99 Total Number of Listings: 345 Seller: Private Seller Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. --- Payment Types Accepted: USPO money order,personal check Description: If you collect military pistols and want  one in fine condition  with a unique quality ( limited number made), you just found one. Only about 6000  Aston pistols were were produced with the company name stamped on the lock as "H..ASTON & CO.". The usual stamping did not contain the "& Co." lettering. In addition  this pistol has one nice cartouche stamped  on the left side of the grip and in lieu of a second cartouche, the number "21" appears with some obvious military significance. It is either a military inspection mark, a regimental or unit mark or ??. The lock stampings are quite legible. In addition to the manufactures name we have ( at the rear end of the lock) "Midd. tn " and the year of manufacture, namely " 1852". The 8 & 1/2 inch bright steel barrel and the lock have almost no staining or other non original marks.. The top of the barrel is stamped : "U.S.", "WN", and "P". There is a captive ramrod  and front brass sight . All of the brass is also in  excellent condition. The wood  has very few marks  and no cracks, splits, etc. There is a small chip on the left side near the barrel forward of the hammer. The action is very strong and the hammer holds on full and half cock. It is .54 caliber and the overall length is  about 14 inches. This is an antique so no FFL is required. It may be sent directly to a proud new owner. SOLD Antique: Yes Manufacturer: H. Aston & Co. Model: Model 1842 Serial Number: none Caliber Info: .54 Condition: Fine /Excellent Metal Condition: Fine/Excellent Wood Condition: Fine/Excellent Barrels: one Barrel Type: round Action: Percussion Triggers: one Finish: Bright steel Manufacture Date: 1852 Engraving: no Item Location: San Diego, Ca