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

Issued from 1845 through 1852 and built in Middletown Conn. This example shows no visible date on tang or lock. US and H. Aston & Co. are the only legible stamps on lock. Barrel breech exhibits the proof P only along with inspector stamp JH (Joseph Hannis). The left side of walnut stock displays twocartouche stamps of WAT (Capt. William A. Thornton) and the other being visible but not legible. 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.Some of the usual legends are no longer legible and was cleaned at one time. Steel is fairly clean with some oxidation. Stock is fine and solid exhibiting some nominal impressions. Mechanically sound. Smooth bore is fairly clean Barrel Length: 8 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .54 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: H. AstonModel: 1842Serial Number: NSN