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“U.S.N.” SCARCE Antique N.P. AMES U.S. NAVY M1842 BOXLOCK Percussion Pistol 1 of only 2,000, Dated Pre-MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR
Guns International #: 102637679 Seller's Inventory #: 233545
Category: Antique Pistols - Percussion - Antique Pistols - 1500-1850
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State: Missouri
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Description:
“U.S.N.” SCARCE Antique N.P. AMES U.S. NAVY M1842 BOXLOCK Percussion Pistol
1 of only 2,000, Dated Pre-MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR
Here we present an antique N.P. Ames U.S. Navy Contract Model 1842 “Box Lock” Pistol, in .54 caliber, made circa 1845 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Only 2000 of these were made by Ames between 1842 and 1847. Most of these scarce pistols saw service in the Mexican-American War and were continued to be used through the American Civil War. This one was made just prior to the Mexican-American War. Unlike most martial pistols of its time, the hammer is mounted on the interior of the lock plate. It also features a captive ramrod on a swivel to avoid loss in the sea during boarding maneuvers. Its smoothbore made loading straightforward.
The Model 1842 saw service during a time of great change and increasing tension, as well as firearms innovation. The Mexican-American War (1846-1848), the numerous conflicts with Native Americans, annexing of new territory, the rising blood-pressure over slavery, and a quick 36% population increase that all culminated in the blood-letting of the American Civil War. This was the first official percussion pistol to be adopted by the U.S. and simultaneously the last large smooth bore single shot pistol. By 1845 it was the primary issued weapon to the First and Second Regiment of Dragoons, replacing many of their Model 1836 flintlocks, just in time for the Mexican-American War. The Model 1842 was the last single shot smoothbore pistol issued by the U.S. Army.
This example is marked “USN/1845” at the tail of the lock. The barrel is dated “1843”.
The overall condition is good. Strong action. Good bore. The wrist has been repaired and remains stable. A thin and elongated portion of the stock under the lock is missing, and seems to have been a repair at one point in time. Markings are legible. Three uniform hash marks are present on the front trigger guard tang.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 6 inches.
Caliber: .54 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1800
#233545
SOLD
Antique: Yes