M1842 ASTON HORSE PISTOL - 1852

M1842 ASTON HORSE PISTOL - 1852

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Item Code: 2026-885

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This martial-marked cap and ball pistol is a very pleasing specimen of the Model 1842 single-shot percussion pistol produced by H. Aston of Middletown, Connecticut. Aston and Ira Johnson, both of Middletown and the Palmetto Armory of Columbia, SC, produced some 24,000 of these fine horse pistols from 1845 through 1852.

This .54 caliber smoothbore muzzleloading horse pistol is a 14” long weapon fitted with an 8½” round barrel. Pistol is clean, with peppered metal finish and very shallow pitting near the breech. Lockplate maker markings show “US / H. ASTON” lightly in front of the hammer, and “MIDDtn / CONN / 1852” stronger behind the hammer. Stampings on the upper barrel at the breech show “US / W. N.”

The excellent black walnut stock displays an inspector cartouche on the left flat back of the side plate. Stock has very pleasing smooth wood surface with minor but expected scratches and dings. Pistol mechanics are crisp. Bore is dull with some light pitting. Weapon has its original swivel hinge and steel ramrod with a button-shaped head.  Whole pistol presents a pleasing appearance.  [cm][ph:L]

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