MODEL 1842 ASTON PERCUSSION PISTOL.

MODEL 1842 ASTON PERCUSSION PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 54. Usual configuration with 8-1/2″ rnd bbl, elliptical brass front sight and brass furniture with captive steel rammer attached to the bottom of the bbl. Lockplate is marked “US / H. ASTON” in front of hammer and “MIDDTN / CONN. / 1847” vertically behind the hammer. Breech end of bbl has the “US” and other proof marks with a small “W” on left side flat and “1847” on top tang. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with raised side panels that has two crisp cartouches on left side. Sideplate on left side and trigger guard have small inspector initials and the brass is polished bright. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms 24,000 of these pistols were produced in the period and dated 1846 to 1850. Most were issued and saw hard service well into the Civil War and are rarely ever found with high orig finish. Accompanied by an orig 1842 Pattern pistol tool which has a nipple wrench on one end and 2-bladed screwdriver on the other. Also accompanied by an orig paper wrapped, string-tied cartridge for the 1842 pistol. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl, lockplate, hammer & rammer are all bright metal that may have been very lightly cleaned. As previously noted, brass is polished bright. Stock is sound with crisp edges and a few minor small nicks & scratches with one ding in left side panel. Cartouches are crisp & bright. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore, probably unfired. Tool retains most of its orig factory blue. Cartridge is open with the powder removed, otherwise is intact. 4-44177 JR173 (3,500-4,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	2374	$4,025.00	MODEL 1842 ASTON PERCUSSION PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 54. Usual configuration with 8-1/2″ rnd bbl, elliptical brass front sight and brass furniture with captive steel rammer attached to the bottom of the bbl. Lockplate is marked “US / H. ASTON” in front of hammer and “MIDDTN / CONN. / 1847” vertically behind the hammer. Breech end of bbl has the “US” and other proof marks with a small “W” on left side flat and “1847” on top tang. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with raised side panels that has two crisp cartouches on left side. Sideplate on left side and trigger guard have small inspector initials and the brass is polished bright. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms 24,000 of these pistols were produced in the period and dated 1846 to 1850. Most were issued and saw hard service well into the Civil War and are rarely ever found with high orig finish. Accompanied by an orig 1842 Pattern pistol tool which has a nipple wrench on one end and 2-bladed screwdriver on the other. Also accompanied by an orig paper wrapped, string-tied cartridge for the 1842 pistol. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl, lockplate, hammer & rammer are all bright metal that may have been very lightly cleaned. As previously noted, brass is polished bright. Stock is sound with crisp edges and a few minor small nicks & scratches with one ding in left side panel. Cartouches are crisp & bright. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore, probably unfired. Tool retains most of its orig factory blue. Cartridge is open with the powder removed, otherwise is intact. 4-44177 JR173 (3,500-4,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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