Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Percussion Cavalry Pistol by H. Aston & Co. - dated 1847 Snider Rifles & Bayonets England on 24 January

England on 24 January

These have variations in bolt shape and weight

The NORD number is for the US Navy contract it was produced under

It features set triggers and is fitted with 35" octagonal rifled barrel in

lid and chain

Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Percussion Cavalry Pistol by H. Aston & Co. - dated 1847 Snider Rifles & Bayonets England on 24 JanuaryOriginal 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 & 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.