ASTON MODEL 1842 PERCUSSION PISTOL.

ASTON MODEL 1842 PERCUSSION PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 54. Usual configuration with 8-1/2″ rnd bbl, elliptical German silver front sight, mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with tin-plated bbl & furniture. Lockplate has standard Aston markings with the date “1849”. Bbl has the “JH” and “P” proofs in breech area with the Navy anchor & inspector initials obliterated with corrosion. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains 50-60% milky tin plating with the exposed metal dark brown patina. Moderately to heavily pitted around nipple area. Lockplate & hammer retain about 50% tin plating with the exposed area smooth dark patina. Brass furniture retains 60-70% thin tin plating. Stock is sound and shows heavy wear with the outline of two cartouches on left side panel and retains most of a light refinish. Mechanics are fine, dark pitted bore. 4-40973 JR326 (2,000-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010

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
	2445	$0.00	ASTON MODEL 1842 PERCUSSION PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 54. Usual configuration with 8-1/2″ rnd bbl, elliptical German silver front sight, mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with tin-plated bbl & furniture. Lockplate has standard Aston markings with the date “1849”. Bbl has the “JH” and “P” proofs in breech area with the Navy anchor & inspector initials obliterated with corrosion. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl retains 50-60% milky tin plating with the exposed metal dark brown patina. Moderately to heavily pitted around nipple area. Lockplate & hammer retain about 50% tin plating with the exposed area smooth dark patina. Brass furniture retains 60-70% thin tin plating. Stock is sound and shows heavy wear with the outline of two cartouches on left side panel and retains most of a light refinish. Mechanics are fine, dark pitted bore. 4-40973 JR326 (2,000-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010 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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