* Antique 1842 H. ASTON .54 PERCUSSION PISTOL 1848 MEXICAN & CIVIL WAR NRA EXCELLENT
Guns International #: 101569436 Seller's Inventory #: SOLD
Category: Antique Pistols - Percussion - Military Pistols - Antique

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Description:
MODEL 1842 U.S. MARTIAL .54 CALIBER CONTRACT PISTOL BY HENRY ASTON & Co. MIDDLETOWN, CT.  ABOUT 14 1/2" OVERALL WITH 8 1/2" BARREL, GOOD BORE THAT WILL CLEAN BETTER. THE BARREL, LOCK & RAMROD ASSEMBLY REMAIN MOSTLY ARMORY BRIGHT WITH A LITTLE SCATTERED MILD FRECKLING. BREECH MARKINGS ARE VISIABLE  WITH "J.H - P"  ON THE BARREL , TYPICAL "CAP SPLASH" PITTING ON BARREL & TANG. CRISP LOCKPLATE MARKINGS, "US ASTON"  DATED 1847. BRASS HARDWARE IS A MILD GOLDENROD PATINA WITH  SUB-INSPECTOR "P" MARK. SIDES OF TRIGGER & GUARD SCREW  STILL HAVE MUCH OF THE ORIGINAL FIRE BLUE. WALNUT STOCK  RATES VERY GOOD TO FINE  WITH A FEW SCATTERED LIGHT DINGS AND HANDLING MARKS RETAINING STRONG OIL FINISH AND VERY GOOD INSPECTORS CARTOUCHES. RAMROD ASSEMBLY IS COMPLETE AND THE LOCK FUNCTIONS CRISPLY WITH 2 CLICK HAMMER.
A VERY GOOD MARTIAL PISTOL USED IN THE MEXICAN & EARLY CIVIL  WARS FOR YOUR U.S. MILITARY ARMS COLLECTION. OFFERED AT GI  FOR A SENSIBLE PRICE.

$25.00 S&H WITH $200.00 INSURANCE DIRECT TO BUYER ANYWHERE THAT'S OK. ADDITIONAL INSURANCE  AT POSTAL RATES  IF WANTED.

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SOLD

Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: ASTON
Model: 1842
Barrel Length: 8 1/2"
Condition: NRA VERY GOOD AS PICTURED
Metal Condition: AGED
Wood Condition: FINE PLUS
Bore Condition: GOOD NEEDS CLEANING
Barrel Type: ROUND
Action: CRISP & TIGHT
Stock: WALNUT
Finish: ARSENAL
Sights: FACTORY ORIGINAL
Manufacture Date: 1847