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

Issued from 1845 through 1852 and built in Middletown Conn. This example shows the 1851 date on tang or lock. US and H. Aston & Co. MiddTA stamps on lock. Barrel breech exhibits the proof P, US along with inspector stamp PC ?. The left side of walnut stock displays two cartouche stamps of WAT (Capt. William A. Thornton) and the other being visible but not legible. All steel parts finished in the white and all furniture is brass to include a small blade front sight. Also features the standard swivel ramrod. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Left side of stock has two holes from what appears to have been a sling bar. Steel is fairly clean with some oxidation and age spotting. Stock is fine and solid exhibiting some nominal impressions. Mechanically sound. Smooth bore is fairly clean

Name

Value

Barrel Length

8 - 1/2"

Caliber/Bore

.54 Smoothbore

FFL Status

Antique

Manufacturer

H. Aston

Model

1842