^Lot 456 US MODEL 1842 H. ASTON PERCUSSION MARTIAL PISTOL

SERIAL NUMBER N/A BARREL 8 1/2 CAKIBER 54 SMOOTHBORE MANUFACTURED 1848. Percussion single shot martial pistol produced by Henry Aston of Middleton Conn. Lock marked "US H. ASTON " rear of lock marked "MIDDLTN CONN 1848. Round barrel marked at breech "US" over "GW" over"P'. Brass furniture with one piece walnut stock with 2 crisp Cartouches. Swivel rammer. CONDITION. Excellent in a truly uncleaned condition with dried preservative grease covering all brass and iron. Bore is bright, and action operates properly. Stock is very fine with a few very minor impressions from storage. ANTIQUE