Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters of Milbury Massachusetts Scabbards & Sheaths carrier pigeons became the only

carrier pigeons became the only method of communicating with headquarters

This alpha-numeric code contained both the maker's initials and the metric shell size of the helmet in a single line

we knew they were coming

An emergency hand crank could be attached to re-position the turret from inside the aircraft fuselage

The new logo was now designed so that the globe is bisected in the centre by the Prime Meridian and the International Date Line

Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters of Milbury Massachusetts Scabbards & Sheaths carrier pigeons became the onlyOriginal Item: Only One Available. Adopted in 1836, the production of this model continued until 1844, and this flintlock pistol intended for Cavalry was widely used in the Mexican American War. A total of almost 41,000 units were produced. This example was made by ASA WATERS of MILBURY, MASSACHUSETTS, though lock stampings somewhat worn. Comes complete with its "trapped" swivel Ram Rod for easier use by mounted troops when reloading. The pistol