{"product_id":"u-s-model-1842-percussion-cap-dragoon-pistol","title":"U.S. Model 1842 Percussion Cap Dragoon Pistol","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMid 19th  Century U.S. Military Model 1842 Percussion Pistol For Restoration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough much of this piece is in fair condition, we have listed it for restoration mainly due to the swivel ramrod, which is detached from the barrel (looks as though it was previously glued).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShowing some pitting, the steelwork is nevertheless clean but worn which has removed nearly all of the official stamps, except for a very faint date of 1849 behind the hammer on the tail of the lock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brasswork is in good condition, as is the stock except for some filler around the lock, indeed it is a little too good compared with the steelwork, so I believe it has had some \"restoration\" work already carried out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mainspring is weak and the action is soft, although it does hold in half and full position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis model of pistol was the U.S. Army's first shift into the percussion cap system and was used during the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good looking, if tired example of this important American Military pistol.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel length 21.5cm, Overall length 36.5cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis antique pistol is considered obsolete and non functioning, and is sold as a collectable ornamental item. This product is available for purchase in the UK without a license\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52809357721928,"sku":"392","price":320.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6962\/2088\/files\/392.1.jpg?v=1774963606","url":"https:\/\/flintlockblackpowder.co.uk\/products\/u-s-model-1842-percussion-cap-dragoon-pistol","provider":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}