U.S Military H Aston 1842 .55 Cal Black Powder Pistol MFD 1851-1852

Make: H. Aston

Model: 1842

Serial#: No Serial Number

Year of Manufacture: 1851 - 1852

Caliber: .55 Cal

Action Type: Percussion, Muzzleloader, Cap and Ball.

Markings: The side plate is marked “US HASTON MIDD TN CONN 185” The top of the barrel is marked “SA” The left side of the stock has 2 acceptance marks that are too faint to read.

Barrel Length: 8.25”

Sights/ Optics: The sight is a front blade sight.

Stock Configuration & Condition/ Grip: 1 piece wood stock. There are scratches and compression marks. There are no chips or cracks. The stock rates in Very Good Overall Condition.

Type of Finish: In the white

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is dark. There is heavy erosion and pitting in the bore. In this writers opinion the bore rates 4/10

Overall Condition: The pistol retains about 40% of its metal finish. The markings range from clear to faint. The screwheads are tool marked. There are scratches on the metal surfaces. The barrel is starting to patina. This pistol rates in Good overall condition for an antique.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly.

This will be an excellent addition to a collection.

Ships fully insured and will be packaged very well.