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Antique H. Aston Percussion Pistol Dated 1850

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Antique H. Aston Percussion Pistol Dated 1850
Canadian Classification: ANTIQUE NO PAL REQUIRED
Make: H. Aston US
Model:
Cal: .54 Caliber Smoothbore
Action: Muzzle Loading
Scope: N/A
Serial Number: N/A
Condition: 6/10

Antique. No PAL required. Flat, bevelled-edge lock plate has thin maker markings “US / H. ASTON” in front of the hammer and “MIDDtn CONN 1850” behind the hammer. Stamped on the upper barrel at the breech are the proof marks of “GW / P”. Wood stock seems to bear two inspector’s cartouches on the left flat. Wood has repairs towards the muzzle band. There are dints, large cracks and scratches around grip base, chips are present in the wood throughout; seems to have been re-finished with varnish. Pistol has all brass furniture including the butt cap, backstrap, trigger guard, escutcheon and barrel band (possibly repaired). All brass has some patina with scratches, pitting, dints throughout. All metal is pitted and has no bluing; brown finish with light rust is present. Bore is dirty, pitted, and has rust inside. Action is crisp, possibly repaired. Pistol swivel type, steel, button-head ramrod (button head possibly repaired).
Gun has not been test fired or inspected by a gunsmith. Action works correctly to the best of our knowledge. We do not clean guns and recommend a thorough cleaning before use.