Original U.S. Model 1842 Internal Hammer Naval Percussion Pistol by N.P. Ames with Sea Exposure Damage - dated 1843 MG 08-15 Maxim This infantry issue “TWO BAND”

This infantry issue “TWO BAND” “SHORT SNIDER RIFLE” was used by infantry Mountain troops

a crimped plated hinge

The chin strap is unfortunately almost cokmpletely missing

for the Rock Island Arsenal on Arsenal Island near Rock Island Illinois

Intended for hunting on the frontier around 1835-1840

Original U.S. Model 1842 Internal Hammer Naval Percussion Pistol by N.P. Ames with Sea Exposure Damage - dated 1843 MG 08-15 Maxim This infantry issue “TWO BAND”Original Item: Only One Available. This was the first percussion pistol ordered by the U. S. Government and was intended for the U. S. NAVY. 2,000 pieces were ordered from N. P. AMES of Springfield, Massachusetts as the Model of 1842, which were all delivered up until 1847. Each had a . 54" smooth bore barrel of almost 6" and measured almost 12 1 2" in overall length. The locks were fitted with an "internal" hammer on the interior of the lock plate,