Original U.S. Model 1842 Naval Percussion Pistol by N.P. Ames - dated 1845 MG 13 - Original 5 point metal

- Original 5 point metal star to front

On April 9th TF Brady moved through Wohlsbach

(Presumably the name of the owner)

130100 MOUNT

Original U.S. Model 1842 Naval Percussion Pistol by N.P. Ames - dated 1845 MG 13 - Original 5 point metalOriginal Item: Only One Available. This was the first percussion pistol ordered by the U. S. Government and was intended for the U. S. NAVY. 2,000 pieces were ordered from N. P. AMES of Springfield, Massachusetts as the Model of 1842 which were all delivered up until 1847. Each had a 54 smooth bore barrel of almost 6" and measures almost 12 1 2" in overall length. The locks were fitted with an "internal" hammer on the interior of the lock plate which