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Desirable U.S. Model 1842 Percussion Pistol by Palmetto Armory

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Desirable U.S. Model 1842 Percussion Pistol by Palmetto Armory
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.54 cal, 8 1/2'' round barrel with a lightly oxidized bore. This rare pistol has seen some honest use, the metal surfaces mostly toned to a deep oxidized plum-brown patina showing scattered areas of old oxidation and some light pinprick pitting. The brass hardware is a mild ocher and pale goldenrod patina showing some scattered light dings and no doubt an old lightly cleaning. The markings have softened from the years, the center of the lockplate retaining palm tree surrounded by ''PALMETTO ARMORY / S (Star) C''. The rear of the plate retains a legible ''COLUMBIA'' though strangely the second line with ''SC'' and the date has been ground off very long ago, the patina in this area similar to the balance of the pistol. The palm tree proof at the breech is partially visible and the ''Wm Glaze & Co'' markings are discernible though faint. The smooth walnut stock remains in very good condition showing some darkening from the years and mild oxidation leaching, the left side with a bit more wear showing a minor drying crack at the lock screw, small divot on the flat and a stretch of moderate dings. There is a small punch mark on the inside of the lockplate, the inside barrel and breech plug show matching assembly number ''V1'' while the underside of the bolster shows a ''1''. A simple hickory ramrod is included, the half cock notch is worn and the lock otherwise seems to function well mechanically at full cock. An honest example of the rare Palmetto Armory pistol, only about 1000 of which were produced and are considered secondary Confederate martial arms. (13C10575-82) {ANTIQUE} (1500/2500)