Item:
ONSV9750

Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters of Milbury Massachusetts - dated 1837

Item Description

Original 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. This example was made by Asa H. Waters of Milbury, Massachusetts, and is still clearly marked on the lock:-

(Eagle Head)
A.H. WATERS
MILBURY MS.
1837

Comes complete with its "trapped" swivel Ram Rod for easier use by mounted cavalry troops when reloading. This is a VERY early example, only the second year of production, and has maker markings different from those seen later in the production run.

The pistol measures 14" overall, with a smooth bore barrel of 8 1/2" that is stamped with the inspectors initials J.A., for John Avis, barrel inspector for Waters Flintlock Pistols 1837-1838. All steel mounted, the only brass components are the brass powder pan and the brass fore sight. In nice condition overall with a lovely dark patina on the steel components. The stock is in very good condition and still bears TWO legible inspector's cartouches on the left side!

It is marked just above the trigger pin with a stylized J.C.S. in an oval, for inspector John C. Stebbins. He specifically inspected North-Hall Carbines, Waters Pistols and Navy Derringer Rifles from 1834-1841. Below and to the right this it is marked with a stylized H.K.C. in an oval, indicating inspection by Major Henry Knox Craig, U.S. Army. He specifically inspected Waters Model 1836 Pistols, only during the time period 1837-1838.

These markings are easily legible and completely correct! It's very rare to find a pistol in such great shape with THREE intact inspection cartouches, two of which were only seen on these pistols for a short time period!

The lock functions correctly, holding half-cock and dry firing at full.

A very nice and well marked example of this hard to find pistol, ready to display!

Specifications: 

Years of Manufacture: 1837
Caliber: .54" Pistol
Ammunition Type: Lead Ball & Powder
Overall Length: 14 Inches
Barrel Length: 8 1/2 Inches
Action: Flintlock Side Action
Feed System: Muzzle-Loaded

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