Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Percussion Cavalry Pistol by H. Aston & Co. - dated 1852 Availability_International The stated goal of the

The stated goal of the society was "patriotic upbringing of the population and preparation of it to the defense of the Motherland"

as well as serving at Œuilly by taking blessés to points farther in the rear

It then had new grips attached

bore is good (6-7) and has slight play in the barrel/frame connection

though there is definitely oxidation and fouling from service

Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Percussion Cavalry Pistol by H. Aston & Co. - dated 1852 Availability_International The stated goal of theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This U. S. made single shot, smoothbore pistol is a lovely service used example of the Model 1842 percussion pistol, produced by Henry Aston & Co. of Middletown, Connecticut. Henry Aston manufactured approximately 30,000 Model 1842 Pistols under two government contracts between 1845 and 1852. The other main manufacturer of these pistols, Ira Johnson, had been a partner in Aston's firm, until he left to start his own