* Antique 1842 U.S. H. ASTON CIVIL WAR PERCUSSION 1851 MILITARY MARTIAL PISTOL .54 Cal.
Guns International #: 101769171 Seller's Inventory #: SALE PENDING
Category: Military Pistols - Antique - Antique Pistols - Percussion

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Description:
U.S. MODEL 1842 PERCUSSION MILITARY PISTOL BY HENRY ASTON, MIDDLETOWN, CT. CORRECT MATCHING 1851 DATES ON TANG & LOCKPLATE. APPROX. 6000 OF 1851 & 1852 DATED EXAMPLES WERE MADE. THESE PISTOLS WERE USED EXTENSIVELY IN THE CIVIL WAR. ABOUT 14 1/4" OVERALL WITH 8 1/2" SMOOTHBORE BARREL. METAL PARTS HAVE TONED TO A GRAY GUNMETAL PATINA. LOCK SHOWS CRISP FULLY LEGIBLE MARKINGS. WALNUT STOCK IN VERY GOOD PLUS CONDITION SHOWING PROPERLY WORN FINISH AND INSPECTORS CARTOUCHE. BRASS FITTINGS HAVE TAKEN ON A NICE TONED COLOR. "W" INSPECTORS MARK ON TRIGGERGUARD. LOCK FUNCTIONS CRISPLY WITH 2 CLICK HAMMER. RAMROD ASSEMBLY IS ORIGINAL & INTACT. A FINE EXAMPLE OVERALL, AS PICTURED & FOUND. CHECK IT OUT, BEST PRICE AROUND FOR THE SCARCEST OF THESE MARTIAL PISTOLS.

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SOLD

Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: HENRY ASTON
Model: 1842
Barrel Length: 8 1/2
Bore: LIGHT OXIDATION
Chambers: CLEAR
Condition: NRA FINE
Metal Condition: ORIGINAL
Wood Condition: FINE
Bore Condition: VERY GOOD
Barrel Type: ROUND
Action: CRISP & TIGHT
Triggers: SINGLE
Stock: WALNUT
Finish: OLD AGED FINISH
Sights: ORIGINAL
Manufacture Date: 1851-1852