Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Cavalry Percussion Pistol by H. Aston & Co. - dated 1852 Edged Weapons There are various other proofs

There are various other proofs and regimental markings on the scabbard and hilt

" inside a flaming bomb

but they do not interfere with the fit of the scabbard

and there may be a IV stamped on the block

Each mask comes with its detachable filter can and both are contained in the issue Carry Can

Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Cavalry Percussion Pistol by H. Aston & Co. - dated 1852 Edged Weapons There are various other proofsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This U. S. made single shot, smoothbore pistol is a very nice 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.