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H. ASTON MODEL 1842 US PERCUSSION PISTOL.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 900.00 USD
H. ASTON MODEL 1842 US PERCUSSION PISTOL.
Cal. 54. NSN. Bbl. 8 1/2" rnd. w/ smooth bore & brass semi circular sight. Lock is marked "US / H. ASTON & CO" forward of hammer & "MIDDtn / CONN / 1851" behind hammer. Band fastened walnut stock w/ brass buttcap, trigger guard, sideplate & band. Button tipped iron swivel ramrod. CONDITION: metal has cleaned gray appearance showing pitting becoming heaviest in breech area. Lock & hammer have general light pitting. Sanded stock has heavy coating of gloss finish over dents & handling marks. Cleaned brass is beginning to reacquire a light tarnish. Bore is dark w/ very light pitting. (01-17048/DS). ANTIQUE. $600-900.