1851 DATED ASTON MODEL 1842 CAVALRY PISTOL.
Cal. 54. NSN. Standard configuration of martial single shot pistol, 8.5" front blade sight, brass furniture, lock marked "US / H. ASTON & CO" forward of hammer "MIDDtn / CONN / 1851" vertically at tail, walnut stock, captured ramrod. Barrel is inspected "JH" (Joseph Hannis). Small sub inspector initials found on all 4 brass furniture parts. CONDITION: good overall, all original and matching, mechanics fine, clear smooth bore, inspection cartouches, "JH" & "WAT" (Wm. A. Thornton) are weak but discerned. PROVENANCE: Greg Martin Auction, lot 200, 2-3-2003. (01-28088/JS). ANTIQUE. $600-700.
Cal. 54. NSN. Standard configuration of martial single shot pistol, 8.5" front blade sight, brass furniture, lock marked "US / H. ASTON & CO" forward of hammer "MIDDtn / CONN / 1851" vertically at tail, walnut stock, captured ramrod. Barrel is inspected "JH" (Joseph Hannis). Small sub inspector initials found on all 4 brass furniture parts. CONDITION: good overall, all original and matching, mechanics fine, clear smooth bore, inspection cartouches, "JH" & "WAT" (Wm. A. Thornton) are weak but discerned. PROVENANCE: Greg Martin Auction, lot 200, 2-3-2003. (01-28088/JS). ANTIQUE. $600-700.
