GUN FALL 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, October 31, 2017.
FINE MASSACHUSETTS SURCHARGED MODEL 1842 ASTON SINGLE SHOT MARTIAL PERCUSSION PISTOL. ASTON 1842 NSN 54 Cal. 54. This 1851 dated H. Aston, Middleton, CT Model 1842 pistol is a fine example. This gun conforms to other examples measuring about 14″ overall with an 8-1/2″ rnd bbl, captive swivel type steel ramrod and brass furniture. Bbl is stamped with Massachusetts surcharge "MS" above "US / GW / P" (Lt. George Wells). Most all metal parts have small inspector initials throughout with two bright inspector's cartouches stamped in stock opposite lock. "WN" (Walter North) and "WAT" (William A. Thornton). These pistols saw hard use and are difficult to find in apparently unused or lightly used condition such as this example. PROVENANCE: Collection of Robert Roughton. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are fine and smooth, grey overall with areas of scattered staining and pitting. Markings are crisp and well defined as can be seen in photos. Bore is bright and clean. Brass has cleaned yellow patina with small nicks and scratches. Stock is fine overall, hand worn patina, cartouches are crisp and well struck with scattered small cosmetic blemishes including 1/4" chip just rear of lock. 52328-35 JS (1,250-1,750)