Mid 19th  Century U.S. Military Model 1842 Percussion Pistol For Restoration

Although much of this piece is in fair condition, we have listed it for restoration mainly due to the swivel ramrod, which is detached from the barrel (looks as though it was previously glued).

Showing some pitting, the steelwork is nevertheless clean but worn which has removed nearly all of the official stamps, except for a very faint date of 1849 behind the hammer on the tail of the lock.

The brasswork is in good condition, as is the stock except for some filler around the lock, indeed it is a little too good compared with the steelwork, so I believe it has had some "restoration" work already carried out.

The mainspring is weak and the action is soft, although it does hold in half and full position.

This model of pistol was the U.S. Army's first shift into the percussion cap system and was used during the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War.

A good looking, if tired example of this important American Military pistol.

Barrel length 21.5cm, Overall length 36.5cm

This antique pistol is considered obsolete and non functioning, and is sold as a collectable ornamental item. This product is available for purchase in the UK without a license