Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Percussion Cavalry Pistol by H. Aston & Co. Dated 1850 Beretta Correctly marked on the upper

Correctly marked on the upper receiver tang

Another interesting fact is that we have actually fired this mortar

this is a stirring tale of cowardice and subsequent heroism

so this rifle was last used in Germany by the Bavarian 4th Reserve Regiment

and made great contributions to the war

Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Percussion Cavalry Pistol by H. Aston & Co. Dated 1850 Beretta Correctly marked on the upperOriginal Item: Only One Available. This U. S. made single shot, smoothbore pistol is a very good example of the Model 1842 percussion pistol, produced by Henry Aston & Co. of Middletown, Connecticut. Henry Aston manufactured approximately 30,000 Model 1842 Pistols under two government contracts between 1845 and 1852. The other main manufacturer of these pistols, Ira Johnson, had been a partner in Aston's firm, until he left to start his own company.