^Lot 5156 1852 DATED ASTON MODEL 1842 CAVALRY PISTOL.

Cal 54. NSN. Standard configuration of martial single shot pistol, 8.5" round barrel, brass crescent blade front sight, brass furniture, lock marked "US / H. ASTON & CO" forward of hammer, "MIDDtn / CONN / 1852" vertically at tail, walnut stock, captured ramrod assembly. Barrel is inspected "US / WN / P" (Walter North). Small sub inspector initials found on all 4 brass furniture parts, barrel, and ramrod. CONDITION: very good overall, all original and matching, good markings, mechanics fine, clear smooth bore, crisp pair of clear inspection cartouches, "WN" & "WAT" (Wm. A. Thornton). PROVENANCE: Bonhams, San Francisco, June 28, 2010, lot 289. (01-28090/JS). ANTIQUE. $700-900.