Original U.S. Civil War Era Model 1842 Internal Hammer Naval Percussion Pistol by N.P. Ames - dated 1845 Night Sights these attacks became increasingly devastating

these attacks became increasingly devastating from 1942 onward as new technology and greater numbers of superior aircraft became available

and the surface has a nice worn patina

On the down side Lt

Still retains the original trumpet shaped ramrod

"Good Luck for Bravery

Original U.S. Civil War Era Model 1842 Internal Hammer Naval Percussion Pistol by N.P. Ames - dated 1845 Night Sights these attacks became increasingly devastatingOriginal 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,