Original U.S. Model 1842 Internal Hammer Naval Percussion Pistol by N.P. Ames with Sea Exposure Damage - dated 1843 MG 08-15 Maxim to prevent it from being

to prevent it from being lost if removed for cleaning

Bradley that the Division was to be split to form a second Division

with some some small stains and light overall wear

a crimped plated hinge

Intended for hunting on the frontier around 1835-1840

Original U.S. Model 1842 Internal Hammer Naval Percussion Pistol by N.P. Ames with Sea Exposure Damage - dated 1843 MG 08-15 Maxim to prevent it from beingOriginal 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 measured almost 12 1 2" in overall length. The locks were fitted with an "internal" hammer on the interior of the lock plate,