{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-era-m-1842-percussion-cavalry-pistol-by-h-aston-co-dated-1847","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Percussion Cavalry Pistol by H. Aston \u0026 Co. - dated 1847","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This U.S.-made single-shot, smoothbore pistol is a very nice example of the Model 1842 percussion pistol, produced by Henry Aston \u0026amp; Co. of Middletown, Connecticut. Henry Aston manufactured approximately 30,000 Model 1842 Pistols under two government contracts between 1845 and 1852. The other main manufacturer of these pistols, Ira Johnson, had been a partner in Aston's firm, until he left to start his own company. Aside from the markings, the pistols from both firms were identical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model 1842 was intended for use of Cavalry, and has a .54\" caliber 8 1\/2\" barrel, with a with swivel steel \"captured\" ramrod for easier loading while on horse back. The pistol is 14 inches long in total, and is still well marked, even with a bit of powder burn on the metal components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lock plate on this example is marked \u003cstrong\u003eU.S. \/ H. ASTON\u003c\/strong\u003e in front of the hammer, and \u003cstrong\u003eMIDDTN \/ CONN \/ 1847\u003c\/strong\u003e on the tail of the lock plate. The barrel tang is also dated \u003cstrong\u003e1847\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the top of the barrels is proof marked with the inspector's initials: \u003cstrong\u003eJ H \/ P\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNice wood stock of Walnut and Brass mounts all in good service used condition. \u003cspan\u003eThe lock holds half-cock, and dry fires correctly. \u003c\/span\u003eThis Model was widely used in the U.S.\/Mexican War and then in the U.S. Civil War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nice example of a historic gun, ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1847\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCaliber: .54 inches \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder with Percussion Cap\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eBarrel Length: 8 1\/2 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: 14 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction: Percussion Lock\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31053719339077,"sku":"ONSV4087","price":895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV4087__01.jpg?v=1595979826","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-civil-war-era-m-1842-percussion-cavalry-pistol-by-h-aston-co-dated-1847","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}