Image Lot Price Description

3048
$632.00

ASSEMBLED ASTON MODEL 1842 PISTOL. Cal. 58. 8-½” rnd bbl. Standard Aston markings at the front and rear on the lockplate, which is dated “1851”. Date on top is illegible due to pitting. The “W.A.T” cartouche is visible on the left side of the stock, but the other is not. The “S.K / P” part of the bbl marking is visible but the US has been removed so that a new “U.S.N.” marking could be added. CONDITION: Ramrod assembly is a reproduction, which has been artificially aged. Some of the screws are bright blue others are deeply rusted. Bbl has been partially cleaned but moderate to heavy pitting remains. File marks around the breech. Lockplate and hammer are deeply rusted. Brass parts have a dark patina with heavy dents and file marks on the bbl band. Mechanically good. 4-56890 (750-1,750)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2005
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