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Antique ASA WATERS U.S. Model 1836 .54 Caliber Smoothbore FLINTLOCK Pistol STANDARD ISSUE of the MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR!
Guns International #: 101955353 Seller's Inventory #: 217041
Category: Antique Pistols - Flintlock - Civil War Pistols
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
Antique ASA WATERS U.S. Model 1836 .54 Caliber Smoothbore FLINTLOCK Pistol
STANDARD ISSUE of the MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR!
Here we present an antique A.H. Waters U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol, manufactured in 1839. There were actually two manufacturers of these guns: Asa Waters and Robert Johnson. Combined, the production totals 41,000 guns. This was the last U.S. martial pistol to use the flintlock system, and many consider this the best of all U.S. flint guns due to its craftsmanship and aesthetic appeal. The gun is historically significant as this was the primary issue pistol during the Mexican American War (1846-1848) and was even significantly used during the American Civil War (1861-1865), especially in the percussion converted format.
The barrel, ramrod, swivel, barrel band, trigger guard, pommel cap, and back strap were "national armory bright". The lock plate, reinforced hammer, frizzen, barrel tang and trigger were color casehardened. The lock plate has a removable brass pan. The stock is straight grain, oil-finished black walnut. The lock plate has an eagle head above "A.W. WATERS/MILBURY. MS./1839." The left side of the barrel has "U.S./JCS/P." "H" and "K" Ordnance sub-inspection marks are stamped on most components. The left stock flat is stamped with the Ordnance sub-inspectors and final inspector’s marks.
The overall condition is good. Original patina with weathering evident. Strong, crisp action. Good bore, clear and aged. The stock/grip is in good shape with less than expected handling wear. The inspection marks are still quite visible. Many of these were lost to attrition during the various conflicts listed above, and many were converted to percussion for use by the North & South during the Civil War. Here is a true survivor in its original flintlock state.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 8 inches.
Caliber: .54 Flintlock
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$2200
#2170041
SOLD
Antique: Yes