{"product_id":"original-u-s-model-1842-internal-hammer-naval-percussion-pistol-by-n-p-ames-dated-1843","title":"Original U.S. Model 1842 Internal Hammer Naval Percussion Pistol by N.P. Ames - dated 1843","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. This was the first percussion pistol ordered by the U.S. Government and was intended for the U.S. NAVY. 2,000 pieces were ordered from N.P. AMES of Springfield, Massachusetts as the Model of 1842, which were all delivered up until 1847.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach had a .54\" smooth bore barrel of almost 6\" and measured almost 12 1\/2\" in overall length. The locks were fitted with an \"internal\" hammer on the interior of the lock plate which was marked with the Maker's name and address:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eN.P. AMES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPRINGFIELD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMASS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe lock plate on this example is stamped across the tail with \u003cstrong\u003eU.S.N.\u003c\/strong\u003e over the manufacture date of \u003cstrong\u003e1843\u003c\/strong\u003e. There is still a \u003cstrong\u003eP\u003c\/strong\u003e proof mark on the barrel breech, but the other markings have been worn away by powder burn. The butt cap, trigger guard and single barrel band are all made of brass and the pistol is fitted with a \"trapped\" swivel ramrod which the sailor could not lose.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSlight pitting stain remain on the barrel but the pistol is is fine working order, with the lock holding correctly at half cock, and firing at full. Fully cleaned and 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: 1845\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: 6 inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall Length: 12 inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction: Percussion Lock with \"internal\" hammer\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":39318491234373,"sku":"ONSV21TGS7","price":1195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV21TGS7__01.jpg?v=1619226963","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-model-1842-internal-hammer-naval-percussion-pistol-by-n-p-ames-dated-1843","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}