Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Percussion Cavalry Pistol by H. Aston & Co. with Great Markings - dated 1849 No Return These pistols were widely distributed

These pistols were widely distributed to the Native American populations in both the United States and Canada during the early years of the 1800's

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the loading gate on the right side of the cylinder's rear has been removed to facilitate quick re-loading

Front Sight (299342) and rear “peep” sight (299349)

Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Percussion Cavalry Pistol by H. Aston & Co. with Great Markings - dated 1849 No Return These pistols were widely distributedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This U. S. made single shot, smoothbore pistol is a great lightly used example of the Model 1842 percussion pistol, produced by Henry Aston & 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