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Massachusetts Marked US Model 1842 Percussion Pistol H. Aston & Co. 1852 "MS
Guns International #: 103039885 Seller's Inventory #: 50226
Category: Military Pistols - Antique - Military Pistols - US
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
This is a Henry Aston & Co. Model 1842 percussion .54 caliber pistol with an 8.5 inch barrel has an oxidized bore with spots of roughness manufactured in 1852. It is marked on the lock plate "US / H. ASTON & CO." and "MIDDtn / CONN / 1852" behind the hammer. This was part of production run from 1851-1852 of approximately 6000 total pieces and is Massachusetts "M.S." marked above the standard inspector and proof marks. In very fine to near excellent antique condition the well marked pistol has aged to a very even brown on the hammer and lock plate with crisp clear markings. The barrel has a mostly bright finish with areas of pitting toward the action and scattered carbon staining and is marked "M.S." in a slightly larger font above the standard "US / SM / P" proof and inspector marks with "1852" opposite the hammer and "JH" on the flat near the stock. The brass furniture has a bright appearance with visible "N" and "H" inspection marks. The pivoting ramrod has a slight bend but functions properly and is mostly plum-brown. The stock has several repaired and now stable cracks with the inspector cartouche just visible above the trigger. The action holds at half and full cock with a strong spring. A very fine / near excellent example of a Massachusetts marked Aston pistol that may have seen use in the Civil War. Antique
Price: $1,295.00
Antique: Yes