{"product_id":"very-nice-u-s-model-1842-percussion-pistol","title":"Very Nice U.S. Model 1842 Percussion Cap Pistol","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMid 19th Century H. Aston Stamped Model 1842 Percussion Cap Military Pistol Dated 1848\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHenry Aston received a contract from the U.S. War Department in February 1845 for 30,000 of these pistols which were delivered between 1846 and 1852, after which (under a separate contract) an Ira N Johnston continue production. \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 and American Civil War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApart from some \"powder pitting\" around the percussion nipple, this one is in lovely condition with the lock and hammer maintaining nearly all of its original colouration and clearly stamped \"U.S H. Aston\" and \"MIDDtn CONN 1848\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rest of the steelwork is clean and the barrel is stamped NWP (initials for the Inspector Nahum W Patch) and below this J H (initials for another Inspector Joseph Hannis).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mainspring is strong and the action is smooth and crisp in both half and full positions and the swivel ramrod is also smooth in operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brasswork is clean and in good condition and has a lovely unpolished patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll brass parts are stamped with an H Inspection mark.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe half stock is also in great shape with very few bruises and just the one crack between the rear of the lockplate and trigger guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stock also has 2 faint oval cartouches stamped just behind the brass sideplate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn interesting piece of American history in beautiful condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBarrel length 21.5cm, Overall condition 35.5cm.\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":53741715063112,"sku":"459","price":900.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/6962\/2088\/files\/459.1.jpg?v=1786527982","url":"https:\/\/flintlockblackpowder.co.uk\/products\/very-nice-u-s-model-1842-percussion-pistol","provider":"Flintlock \u0026 Black Powder","version":"1.0","type":"link"}