INSCRIBED MODEL 1842 SINGLE-SHOT PISTOL WITH MEXICAN WAR & CIVIL WAR HISTORY.

INSCRIBED MODEL 1842 SINGLE-SHOT PISTOL WITH MEXICAN WAR & CIVIL WAR HISTORY. SN NSN. This is an interesting gun that has an impeccable inscription on backstrap which reads “G.H. Crosman, USA to PA Joseph”. This pistol descended in the estate and there is a copy of an affidavit from descendant of Civil War officer, Lt. Col. John Christian Pinger who once owned this gun. We are not sure how Pinger obtained this gun, but he was in the 5th MO. Cav. and 43rd MO. Inf. during the Civil War and the last name on this gun shows Peter A. Joseph was also in the 5th MO. Cav. at the same time Pinger was a member. Rarely would you see single-shot pistol still being used in the Civil war, we can only guess the reason, however the secondary inscription to Maj. Peter A. Joseph must have some historical value but that can only be guessed from the large file of records accompanying this gun. The orig inscription on this gun to Capt. George H. Crosman was probably done when this gun was made in 1846 and he was sent to Mexico in the capacity of Captain and acting Quartermaster. Crosman originally graduated from West Point in 1819 and was a lifetime soldier serving in Seminole Indian Wars, Mexican War and Civil War where he also was Quartermaster and was brevetted Brig. Gen. and Maj. Gen. George Crosman is buried in Woodlands Cemetery in Philadelphia where he died in 1882. Regardless of how this gun found its way to the 5th MO. Cav, it has an impeccable rare Mexican War inscription which is rarely seen on Model 1842 martial single-shot pistols. CONDITION: Bbl, lock and loading assembly are gray/dark brown overall with areas of heavy pitting especially around breech showing that the gun probably saw hard use. The bore is also brown and pitted. Mechanically gun functions, but does not hold full cock. Hammer has replaced smaller hammer screw, otherwise gun appears all orig and authentic. Brass has yellow patina and inscription is crisp and easily read with exception of the secondary inscription which was not professional and probably done in the field which is harder ascertain which can be seen in photos. Stocks on gun are sound and solid with several hairline cracks, residual cartouches are still visible with remnants of an old varnish finish still present. 4-46883 JS170 (2,500-4,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	2269	$6,325.00	INSCRIBED MODEL 1842 SINGLE-SHOT PISTOL WITH MEXICAN WAR & CIVIL WAR HISTORY. SN NSN. This is an interesting gun that has an impeccable inscription on backstrap which reads “G.H. Crosman, USA to PA Joseph”. This pistol descended in the estate and there is a copy of an affidavit from descendant of Civil War officer, Lt. Col. John Christian Pinger who once owned this gun. We are not sure how Pinger obtained this gun, but he was in the 5th MO. Cav. and 43rd MO. Inf. during the Civil War and the last name on this gun shows Peter A. Joseph was also in the 5th MO. Cav. at the same time Pinger was a member. Rarely would you see single-shot pistol still being used in the Civil war, we can only guess the reason, however the secondary inscription to Maj. Peter A. Joseph must have some historical value but that can only be guessed from the large file of records accompanying this gun. The orig inscription on this gun to Capt. George H. Crosman was probably done when this gun was made in 1846 and he was sent to Mexico in the capacity of Captain and acting Quartermaster. Crosman originally graduated from West Point in 1819 and was a lifetime soldier serving in Seminole Indian Wars, Mexican War and Civil War where he also was Quartermaster and was brevetted Brig. Gen. and Maj. Gen. George Crosman is buried in Woodlands Cemetery in Philadelphia where he died in 1882. Regardless of how this gun found its way to the 5th MO. Cav, it has an impeccable rare Mexican War inscription which is rarely seen on Model 1842 martial single-shot pistols. CONDITION: Bbl, lock and loading assembly are gray/dark brown overall with areas of heavy pitting especially around breech showing that the gun probably saw hard use. The bore is also brown and pitted. Mechanically gun functions, but does not hold full cock. Hammer has replaced smaller hammer screw, otherwise gun appears all orig and authentic. Brass has yellow patina and inscription is crisp and easily read with exception of the secondary inscription which was not professional and probably done in the field which is harder ascertain which can be seen in photos. Stocks on gun are sound and solid with several hairline cracks, residual cartouches are still visible with remnants of an old varnish finish still present. 4-46883 JS170 (2,500-4,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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