Guns International #: 103064044
Seller's Inventory #: H. Aston 1849 U.S. Postol

Category - Military Pistols - US - Antique Pistols - Percussion

Category
Military Pistols - US
Antique Pistols - Percussion

H. Aston 1849 U.S. Postol

Description:
Made by Henry Aston of Middletown, CT in 1849, this percussion pistol features an 8 ½”
round smoothbore barrel with brass blade front site. Swivel steel ramrod with button-
shaped head, the opposite end threaded for ball screw or wiper attachment.Bore is snooth and very clean with a few small flecks. Brass
mounts include butt cap with integral backstrap, trigger guard, and barrel band integral
with the sideplate. Flat steel lockplate with beveled edge, marked “US/H. ASTON” in front
of the hammer and “MIDDTN/CONN./1849″ vertically behind the hammer. Barrel stamped
"USSK,P"(inspector proof) and “1849″ (faint) on barrel tang.Clean nipple  Walnut stock
with inspector’s cartouch on the reverse flat (faint). . Overall length 14 1/4″. Very good overall
condition, showing genuine use and age, with scattered pitting on the steel parts and a
mellow patina to the brass.

Antique: Yes

Price: $795.00