(A) US MODEL 1842 PERCUSSION PISTOL BY HENRY ASTON WITH DISPLAY.

Issued from 1845 through 1852 and built in Middletown Conn. This example is dated 1848 on tang and lock. US and H. Aston Middte Conn is also stamped on lock. Barrel breech exhibits the US and proof P along with inspector stamp SM (Stillman Moore). The left side of walnut stock displays two brilliant cartouche stamps of WAT (Capt. William A. Thornton) and NWP ( Nahum W. Patch. All hardware is steel finished in the white and all furniture is brass to include a small blade front sight. Also features the standard swivel ramrod. Comes with a custom made wooden wall plaque/ holder. CONDITION: Excellent. Appears as if unissued. Was probably cleaned at one time but shows as near mint with strong legends, superb stock exhibiting a couple of minor chips. Mechanically like new. Smooth bore is clean

Name

Value

Accessories

Display

Barrel Length

8 - 1/2"

Caliber/Bore

.54 Smoothbore

FFL Status

Antique

Manufacturer

H. Aston