FINE MODEL 1842 ASTON SINGLE SHOT MARTIAL PISTOL.

FINE MODEL 1842 ASTON SINGLE SHOT MARTIAL PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 54. This 1850 dated H. Aston, Middleton, CT Model 1842 pistol is about as fine an example as you can find. This gun overall is close to the condition it was issued in. The bore is so bright and minty it appears never to have been shot. The markings, as can be seen in photographs, are all crisp and fine. Tiny sub-inspector letters are easily found on backstrap, trigger guard, bbl band and escutcheon. This is a beautiful gun in fine as found condition. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are fine and smooth, mostly bright with small areas of scattered staining, small nicks and scratches. Markings are crisp and well defined as can be seen in photos. Bore is bright and clean. Brass has yellow patina with small nicks and scratches. The percussion nipple is very fine retaining most all of its original blue/black finish. Stock is fine overall. Cartouches are crisp and well struck with scattered small dings, dents and scratches. Two small 1/4″ chips can been seen under lock. 4-42289 JS24 (4,000-6,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1519	$0.00	FINE MODEL 1842 ASTON SINGLE SHOT MARTIAL PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 54. This 1850 dated H. Aston, Middleton, CT Model 1842 pistol is about as fine an example as you can find. This gun overall is close to the condition it was issued in. The bore is so bright and minty it appears never to have been shot. The markings, as can be seen in photographs, are all crisp and fine. Tiny sub-inspector letters are easily found on backstrap, trigger guard, bbl band and escutcheon. This is a beautiful gun in fine as found condition. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are fine and smooth, mostly bright with small areas of scattered staining, small nicks and scratches. Markings are crisp and well defined as can be seen in photos. Bore is bright and clean. Brass has yellow patina with small nicks and scratches. The percussion nipple is very fine retaining most all of its original blue/black finish. Stock is fine overall. Cartouches are crisp and well struck with scattered small dings, dents and scratches. Two small 1/4″ chips can been seen under lock. 4-42289 JS24 (4,000-6,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2013 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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