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US Model 1842 Army Contract Pistol, H. Aston & Co., c. 1850
Guns International #: 100708518 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Pistols - 1500-1850 - Antique Pistols - Percussion
Seller's Information
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Seller: The Gun Works
Company: The Gun Works
Member Since: 4/21/16
State: Oregon
Zip: 97477
Country: United States
Phone: (541) 741-4118
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Personal Check, Money order.
Description:
The Model 1842 was the last single shot smoothbore pistol issued by the U.S. Army. It remained in service through the first years of the Civil War. Manufactured by Henry Aston of Middleton, Connecticut. This one is in fair condition and bears a date stamp of 1850. The lock plate has a beveled edge and is marked: "MIDDtn/CONN/1850" vertically in three lines behind the hammer and "U.S./H. ASTON & CO" in two lines in front of the hammer, the markings are hard to see with the naked eye. The top of the barrel is stamped: "JH" perpendicular to the bore and has the small sub-inspector's initials "JH" also stamped on the left barrel flat. The left stock flat is also stamped, but all that remains visible is the oval border. The stock has dings, dents, and scratches consistent with a 150+ year lifespan. Brass shows a nice patina. The Barrel is 8 ½ inches long with a brass blade front sight brazed to the barrel. It has substantial pitting inside and out and the bore is quite dark. Original hinged ramrod still in place and fuctional. The Hammer works correctly at half and full cock, and the trigger release is still crisp, although the pull is very heavy(factory design). Will ship anywhere in the USA, buyer pays freight.
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: H. Aston
Model: 1842
Caliber Info: 54 Black Powder
Action: Percission
Manufacture Date: 1850
Item Location: Eugene, Oregon