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RARE & FINE WATERS FLAT LOCK MARTIAL SINGLE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
RARE & FINE WATERS FLAT LOCK MARTIAL SINGLE

SHOT PERCUSSION PISTOL. These pistols are transitional between models 1836 & 1842, privately sold with much variation. Usually well used and worn, no doubt many found their way South for militias starving for pistols at beginning of Civil War. This example is in beautiful “as found” condition, 14” overall, 8.5” barrel proofed at breech “US / JH / P”, mixed iron & brass furniture, lock marked with eaglehead over “A. H. WATERS & CO / MILBURY MASS / 1849”, captured swivel loading assembly, flat faced hammer. CONDITION: fine overall, metal cleaned bright, crisp markings, well fit stock with sharp edges, fine action, clear smooth bore. (01-21503/JS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.