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U.S. Model 1842 Percussion Martial Pistol – H. Aston & Co – Middletown 1847 – Antique U.S. Cavalry Pistol
Guns International #: 103513217 Seller's Inventory #: 168BECW-2026
Category: Antique Pistols - 1500-1850 - Military Pistols - Antique
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Seller: Northern Wings & Clays
Member Since: 4/11/21
First Name: Michael
Last Name: Burnett & David Kesar
State: Michigan
Zip: 49740
Country: United States
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Description:
Offered for sale is an original U.S. Model 1842 percussion martial pistol manufactured by H. Aston & Company of Middletown, Connecticut, one of the principal contractors supplying pistols to the United States government during the mid 19th century.
The lock plate is clearly marked:
U.S. / H. ASTON & CO
MIDDLETOWN / 1847
The Model 1842 pistol served as the standard U.S. cavalry pistol during the period leading into the Civil War and saw service with mounted troops, dragoons, and artillery units. These large single shot percussion pistols were built for durability and battlefield reliability and represent an important step in the evolution of American military sidearms.
Specifications and features include:
• U.S. Model 1842 martial pistol
• Manufactured by H. Aston & Co., Middletown, Connecticut
• Lock dated 1847
• Approximately .54 caliber smoothbore
• Single?shot percussion ignition
• Brass trigger guard and butt cap
• Walnut stock
• Original captive swivel ramrod present
Condition shows honest antique wear with natural age patina on the barrel and lock surfaces. The brass furniture remains intact and the walnut stock appears solid with typical handling marks consistent with age. Markings remain visible and the pistol retains its original military configuration.
The Model 1842 pistols were issued to U.S. cavalry and mounted troops in the years surrounding the Mexican-American War and continued in service into the early Civil War era, making them highly desirable examples of early American martial arms.
As a firearm manufactured prior to 1899, this pistol qualifies as an antique firearm under federal law.
SOLD
Antique: Yes