Original Rare U.S. Civil War Confederate M-1842 Percussion Cavalry Pistol by Palmetto Armory with Illustrated Research by Expert Frederick G. Novy - One of 2,000 Made British Replica The underside of the iron

The underside of the iron frame is marked with the CROWN / CROSSED SCEPTERS / BPC "proof" and CROWN / CROSSED SCEPTERS / V "viewed" markings from the city of Birmingham

The scabbard we provide is a high quality new made reproduction in the MKII style

There is only a tiny crack between the insignia and the pommel guard

the Army changed the issue cap to the rectangular pattern that has been used until the mass issue of berets in the 21st century

Original Rare U.S. Civil War Confederate M-1842 Percussion Cavalry Pistol by Palmetto Armory with Illustrated Research by Expert Frederick G. Novy - One of 2,000 Made British Replica The underside of the ironOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a very interesting example example of a very rare Civil War Era M 1842 Percussion Cavalry pistol, and is only the second of this type that we have ever had! Here we have one of only 2,000 made by Palmetto Armory of Columbia, S. C. as part of a military contract with the South Carolina Militia in 1852 53. This company was founded by Columbia silversmith and jeweler, William Glaze, and his partner Benjamin