{"product_id":"original-u-s-model-1836-flintlock-cavalry-pistol-by-asa-waters-converted-to-percussion-dated-1843","title":"Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters Converted to Percussion - dated 1843","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Adopted in 1836, the production of this model continued until 1844, and this flintlock pistol intended for Cavalry was widely used in the Mexican\/American War. A total of almost 41,000 units were produced before being replaced by the M-1842 Percussion pistol. Many flintlock pistols were later converted to percussion, such as this example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example was made by \u003cstrong\u003eAsa H. Waters\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003eMilbury, Massachusetts\u003c\/strong\u003e, and is still clearly marked on the lock:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e(Eagle Head)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA. WATERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMILBURY MS.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1843\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes complete with its \"trapped\" swivel Ram Rod for easier use by mounted cavalry troops when reloading. The pistol measures 14\" overall, with a smooth bore barrel of 8 1\/2\", and was converted to percussion, after which it saw much additional use, most likely in the Civil War. There are still the remains of the brass pan attached to the lock plate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pistol is all steel mounted, the only brass components are the remnants of the brass powder pan and the brass fore sight. In nice condition overall with a lovely dark patina on the steel components, though there is extensive powder burn on the breech area, which has removed all of the markings. The lock functions correctly, holding half-cock and dry firing at full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stock is in very good condition, with the expected wear from service. There is some cracking towards the upper left part of the lock inlet. The other side of the stock is just fine, and it still bears a legible inspector's cartouche on the left side!\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is marked at the rear of the flat portion of the stock with a stylized \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM.P.L.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e, for inspector Major M.P. Lomax, U.S. Army, who inspected Waters and H. Johnson Pistols from 1837-1843. There is a faded cartouche close to the lower lock screw, however it is not completely legible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very nice and well marked example of this pistol, ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears of Manufacture: 1843 - converted later\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .54\" Pistol\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 14 Inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length: 8 1\/2 Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction: Flintlock Side Action\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39472056270917,"sku":"ONSV9757","price":1095.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV9757__01.jpg?v=1629481544","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-model-1836-flintlock-cavalry-pistol-by-asa-waters-converted-to-percussion-dated-1843","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}