Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters Converted to Percussion - dated 1844 German Air Force Luftwaffe but it has been stamped

but it has been stamped with the C and cannot be read

The iron barrel is 46" in length and overall the weapon measures 60"

To this end

" The 1st Minnesota Light Artillery Battery converted to the 3-inch Rifle on 5 March 1864

which was much more satisfactory and suitable for use with "modern" (smokeless) ammunition

Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters Converted to Percussion - dated 1844 German Air Force Luftwaffe but it has been stampedOriginal 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 before being replaced by the M 1842 Percussion pistol. Many flintlock pistols were later converted to percussion, such as this example. This example was made by Asa H. Waters of Milbury, Massachusetts, and is still