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Henry Aston & Co. US Model 1842 Pistol .54

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 900.00 USD
Henry Aston & Co. US Model 1842 Pistol .54
US military pistol features percussion side lock, 8.5" barrel with brass front sight, no rear sight, hinged ramrod under barrel, brass combination barrel band / serpentine, brass reinforcement at butt. Bore is smooth, brown colored with even solid patina and light rust, slightly scaly appearance. Barrel is mostly bare metal, some thin brown or gray coloration present, overall smooth surfaced, many small areas of slight pinprick pits. Lock has a thin but even gray or brown patina color, small pits especially around nipple and bolster. Trigger has light rust on back & sides. Brass pieces appear cleaned, smooth with yellow color, many small dents on butt cap. Screw slots are generally good with little evidence of marring. Stock is very good condition, good fit to metal with slight shrinkage at back strap and slight gap around lock, many small dents and scratches, four narrow notches cut or filed into right wrist. Lock operates smoothly and ramrod hinge is functional. Markings include "US / GW / P" at barrel breech, "1851" on plug tang, "US / H. ASTON & CO" and "MIDDTN / CONN / 1851" on lock plate. Condition is NRA Very Good *** Antique Firearm ***