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H. Aston 1849 U.S. Postol
Guns International #: 103064044 Seller's Inventory #: H. Aston 1849 U.S. Postol
Category: Military Pistols - US - Antique Pistols - Percussion
Seller's Information
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Seller: HOME TOWN GUNS
Company: HOME TOWN GUNS
Member Since: 3/28/07
State: Connecticut
Country: United States
Phone: (860) 658-2843
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 329
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: MONEY ORDERS
Description:
Made by Henry Aston of Middletown, CT in 1849, this percussion pistol features an 8 ½”
round smoothbore barrel with brass blade front site. Swivel steel ramrod with button-
shaped head, the opposite end threaded for ball screw or wiper attachment. Brass
mounts include butt cap with integral backstrap, trigger guard, and barrel band integral
with the sideplate. Flat steel lockplate with beveled edge, marked “US/H. ASTON” in front
of the hammer and “MIDDTN/CONN./1849″ vertically behind the hammer. Barrel stamped
"USSK,P"(inspector proof) and “1849″ (faint) on barrel tang.Clean nipple Walnut stock
with inspector’s cartouch on the reverse flat (faint). . Overall length 14 1/4″. Very good overall
condition, showing genuine use and age, with scattered pitting on the steel parts and a
mellow patina to the brass.
Price: $795.00
Antique: Yes