(A) LOT OF TWO: A BRACE OF US MODEL 1842 SINGLE SHOT PERCUSSION MARTIAL PISTOL BY HENRY ASTON, BOTH WITH DESIRABLE MEXICAN WAR DATE 1847 IN A PERIOD FRENCH STYLE FITTED CASE.

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

Lot consists of (A) Standard configuration throughout, with smooth gray metal on barrel. US over JPH on breech. Barrel tang dated 1847. CONDITION: Lock has smooth gray patina and excellent markings, dated 1847. Brass mounts, stock with crisp WAT cartouche and no significant damage. One minuscule tight crack extends half an inch beyond tail of lock. Bore is good. (B) With smooth polished metal on barrel. US over JPH and dated 1847 on breech. Lock with smooth gray patina dated 1847. CONDITION: Stock is very crisp, with JH cartouche as well as WAT cartouche. Butt cap with minor marks. Actions on both pistols is very crisp. Bore is brilliant. There are many Aston pistol, but few have Mexican War dates, and to find a cased brace is very unusual. From the Robert Sadler Collection.

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Value

Accessories

Case

Barrel Length

(BOTH) 8 - 1/2"

Caliber/Bore

(BOTH) .54 Smoothbore

FFL Status

Antique

Manufacturer

(BOTH) Aston