(A) A SCARCE WATERS ALL METAL SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION PISTOL, CIRCA 1849, STAMPED ON RIGHT FLAT OF BARREL A.H. WATERS & CO.

This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/10/2019

Pistol corresponds to specifications listed in Flayderman's chapter on US issue primary military single shot pistols. Steel barrel is stamped with eagle, US and P. Closed lock hammer with rudimentary floral engraving. Steel trigger guard, stirrup rammer, two piece walnut grips. CONDITION: Overall polished over minor pitting. Waters stamp still visible. Walnut grips worn, left grip slightly undersized where it meets the frame. Right grip with chip where it meets frame. Hammer screw replaced with a brass hexagonal nut. Action is strong. Bore is fair. From the Robert Sadler Collection.

Name

Value

Barrel Length

Caliber/Bore

.54 Smoothbore

FFL Status

Antique

Manufacturer

Waters

Model

1849

Serial Number