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H. ASTON U.S. Military Percussion Pistol Model 1842
Guns International #: 100643680 Seller's Inventory #: 4
Category: Military Pistols - Antique - Military Pistols - US
Seller's Information
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Seller: romsey
Company: ----
Member Since: 6/14/13
First Name: warren
Last Name: ralph
State: California
Zip: 92103-5115
Country: United States
Phone: (619) 323-1405
Fax:
Number of Active Listings: 99
Total Number of Listings: 345
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Payment Types Accepted: USPO money order,personal check
Description:
A military percussion pistol made by the H. Aston firm and dated 1846 in FINE condition. The barrel, lock, hammer and captive ramrod are all bright steel. The rest of the metal is brass with very few scratches or other marks. The wood is in very good condition ... There are no cartouches and no indication that there ever were any- which is not uncommon. The markings on the lock are clear. The top of the barrel is marked "GWH" with a "P" under that. The 8 & 1/2" round barrel is .54 caliber. The overall length is 14". The action is strong. The hammer holds on full and half cock. The nipple looks fine. The brass butt has only a few minor marks and has not been used as a hammer as is often the case. This model was made from 1846 to 1852, so this pistol was one of the first made. The War Department ordered 30,000 of these in February, 1845 for the Army and Navy. It would have been used in the war with Mexico and probably also in our Civil War.
A fine piece of history in very collectable condition. It is an antique so no FFL is required. It can be sent directly to a new owner. I have
additional examples of this model for sale. You can find them on this site under "ROMSEY"
A NO INTEREST payment plan is available.
SEE more antique and modern pistols listed under myname "ROMSEY" along with 100 Powder Flasks which make nice birthday & Xmas gifts & good investments.
A shipping charge will be added
Price: $1,150.00
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: H. Aston
Model: Model 1842
Serial Number: none
Barrel Length: 8 1/2
Caliber Info: .54
Bore: smooth
Condition: Fine
Metal Condition: Fine
Wood Condition: Fine
Bore Condition: ok
Barrels: one
Barrel Type: round
Action: percussion
Triggers: one
Stock: walnut 3/4 stock
Finish: bright
Sights: yes-front
Manufacture Date: 1846
Engraving: no
Item Location: California-San Diego