Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Percussion Cavalry Pistol by H. Aston & Co. with Great Markings - dated 1849 No Return Front Sight (299342) and rear

Front Sight (299342) and rear “peep” sight (299349)

Also in this compartment is a 30 pole plug socket

the loading gate on the right side of the cylinder's rear has been removed to facilitate quick re-loading

These pistols were widely distributed to the Native American populations in both the United States and Canada during the early years of the 1800's

Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Percussion Cavalry Pistol by H. Aston & Co. with Great Markings - dated 1849 No Return Front Sight (299342) and rearOriginal Item: Only One Available. This U. S. made single shot, smoothbore pistol is a great lightly 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