MODEL 1842 U.S. MARTIAL PERCUSSION PISTOL.

MODEL 1842 U.S. MARTIAL PERCUSSION PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 54. This 1850 dated Model 1842 pistol was made and marked by H. Aston of Middleton, CT. It has the standard configuration with 8-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass blade front sight and an overall length of about 14″. This gun appears original and complete with functioning mechanism and original swivel ramrod. CONDITION: Metal overall is bright. Bbl shows old cleaning and inspector marks and date on bbl are now only partially discernible, as can be seen in photos. Brass is cleaned showing yellow patina. Sub-inspector’s marks are all discernible. Bore is very good with areas of pitting. Stock has been sanded with remnants of old varnish. Remnants of original cartouche can be seen. There is an unusual “JH” in stock in front of trigger guard which may not be contemporary. 4-38707 JS25 (1,000-1,500)

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
	2375	$1,150.00	MODEL 1842 U.S. MARTIAL PERCUSSION PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 54. This 1850 dated Model 1842 pistol was made and marked by H. Aston of Middleton, CT. It has the standard configuration with 8-1/2″ rnd bbl, brass blade front sight and an overall length of about 14″. This gun appears original and complete with functioning mechanism and original swivel ramrod. CONDITION: Metal overall is bright. Bbl shows old cleaning and inspector marks and date on bbl are now only partially discernible, as can be seen in photos. Brass is cleaned showing yellow patina. Sub-inspector’s marks are all discernible. Bore is very good with areas of pitting. Stock has been sanded with remnants of old varnish. Remnants of original cartouche can be seen. There is an unusual “JH” in stock in front of trigger guard which may not be contemporary. 4-38707 JS25 (1,000-1,500) 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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