Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Percussion Cavalry Pistol by H. Aston & Co. - dated 1846 and 1849 Ancient and are a lovely color

and are a lovely color

but also oxidation and fouling

The overall condition of the tank and box reflects that of something that was cherished by a child for many years

With how unbelievably rare it is to find anything relating to New Zealand during World War I

Helmet features original white paint and a U

Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Percussion Cavalry Pistol by H. Aston & Co. - dated 1846 and 1849 Ancient and are a lovely color49Original Item: Only One Available. This U. S. made single shot, smoothbore pistol is a very nice honest used 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