U.S. Model 1842 Percussion Pistol (AH4763)

U.S. Model 1842 percussion pistol by H. Aston, Middletown, NJ. .54 Caliber U.S. issue dated 1847. Stock has an excellent “WAT” Inspector cartouche. Marked 1847 on breech plug Tang. This is a very good-looking example. Brass parts have a nice untouched patina. Metal parts are very good. Overall a very good plus pistol. Note: Many of these saw service in the U.S. War with Mexico (April 1846 to Feb 1848). This pistol is dated 1847.