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HENRY ASTON - MODEL 1842. US MILITARY CONTRACT. PERCUSSION PISTOL. MIDDLETOWN, CT. ANTIQUE. MFG. IN 1850 - .58 CALIBER BALL
Guns International #: 101514831 Seller's Inventory #: CONS: J.T. #491
Category: Antique Pistols - Percussion - Military Pistols - Antique
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Seller: Olde West Gun & Loan
Company: Olde West Gun & Loan
Member Since: 6/10/09
State: California
Zip: 96003
Country: United States
Phone: (530) 243-8334
Fax: (530) 243-1279
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Number of Active Listings: 26
Total Number of Listings: 751
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Money Orders, Cashiers Checks, or Credit Cards (3% Credit Card Fee Applicable). NOTE: ANY PERSONAL OR BUSINESS CHECKS WILL BE SUBJECT TO A 2-WEEK HOLD FOR FUNDS TO CLEAR
Description:
Here is a very unique and collectible antique percussion cap pistol built by Henry Aston in Middletown, CT. This is a US Model 1842 that was the standard issue sidearm for the US military from 1846-1855. This pistol shows patina for it's age but it is very well preserved considering that it was built in 1850, an impressive 170 years ago! The barrel is a smooth bore chambered for .58 caliber ball. The bore has some pitting but overall looks great for it's age. Has beautiful brass accents all around with a brass front blade sight as well. The side lock plate is stamped "MIDDTN CONN 1850" behind the hammer and "US H. ASTON" in front of the hammer. The top of the barrel breech is stamped "NWP" which were the initials Nahum W. Patch, the civilian inspector of military contract arms. The wood appears to be the original oil stained walnut. The wood does have some battle scars and 2 easily visible cracks that run through both sides of the grip handle area. You can vaguely make out where proof marks were stamped on the left side opposite of the lock assembly but the wood has worn down over the years which make them unreadable. The hammer has a very strong spring and works well. The original hinged ramrod assembly is intact and in good condtion. See our pictures of this very cool and collectible military pistol and if you have any questions please call Justin or Ben at Olde West (530)243-8334. Shipping will be $35 insured within the USA. NOTE: THIS PISTOL IS CONSIDERED AN ANTIQUE AND CAN BE SHIPPED DIRECT WITHOUT AN FFL REQUIRED. YOU MUST PROVIDE US WITH A VALID COPY OF YOUR DRIVERS LICENSE AND AN EMAILED STATEMENT THAT YOU MAY LEGALLY OWN FIREARMS
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SOLD
Antique: Yes
Handgun Caliber: .58
Manufacturer: HENRY ASTON
Model: 1842 PERCUSSION
Serial Number: N/A
Condition: ANTIQUE
Bore Condition: SEE DESCRIPTION
Action: PERCUSSION CAP SINGLE SHOT
Finish: BRASS/PATINAED BLUE
Sights: BRASS BLADE
Manufacture Date: 1850