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A. Waters U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD Estimated At:800.00 - 1,200.00 USD
A. Waters U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol
Original U.S. Military flintlock pistol chambered in .54 caliber, circa 1836 -1844. Features a 8.5" barrel proofed "U.S./JCS/P", brass front sight, barrel band strap that extends to the sideplate, swivel type steel ramrod with button head, iron mountings, lock marked (Eaglehead) "A. Waters / Milbury MS./1837", brass flash pan, original flintlock configuration, replaced hammer and one piece cartouched hard wood pistol grip stock with iron cap. Pistol shows scattered dark pitting with otherwise light patina. Wood stock has minor dings & losses, and is marked with "JA" and has "JA" & "HKC" cartouches. Other markings include an "A" & "O" on trigger guard and "O" on sideplate. A very nice representative of an original Model 1837 U.S. Military pistol. Condition is very good as antique. ***Antique Firearm***