Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Percussion Cavalry Pistol by H. Aston & Co. with Captured Ramrod - dated 1846 British Militaria The gun fires a lead

The gun fires a lead ball of approximately 1/2" across

showing staining and age toning from use

a file making shop and what was

the best in the group being a KIA Medal group to William Allford of the Somerset Light Infantry

This tiny brass and glass compass is only 5/8 inch in diameter

Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Percussion Cavalry Pistol by H. Aston & Co. with Captured Ramrod - dated 1846 British Militaria The gun fires a leadOriginal Item: Only One Available. This U. S. made single shot, smoothbore pistol is an excellent 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 company.