Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters Converted to Percussion with Cartouches - dated 1844 U.S. Documents & Books and also reported that the

and also reported that the tape primer springs did not feed well

alongside the Colt House Revolver

The photos in the album are from late 1944 to the time of the surrender in 1945 and possibly later

Aside from some age toning to the white components and small holes

but the cleaning would have removed them

Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters Converted to Percussion with Cartouches - dated 1844 U.S. Documents & Books and also reported that theOriginal 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