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

Issued from 1845 through 1852 and built in Middletown Conn. This example shows the 1850 date on lock. US and H. AstonMiddTA stamps on lock. Barrel breech exhibits only the inspector stamp WN (Walter North). The left side of walnut stock displays twocartouche stamps of WAT (Capt. William A. Thornton) and the other being GW ? ( George Wright) that is partially visible only. 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. Stock is fine, some darkening but solid.Steel is brown patina with some scattered salt and pepper texture.Mechanically sound. Smooth bore is dark with some abrasion. Barrel Length: 8 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .54 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: H. AstonModel: 1842Serial Number: NSN