Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Percussion Cavalry Pistol by H. Aston & Co. - Dated 1852 MG 42 the monopod extends and retracts

the monopod extends and retracts (requires some effort)

In this capacity Bader commanded the occupying forces in Yugoslavia

The sweatband leather unfortunately is deteriorated

It is unfortunately missing the Prussian (black and white) and German National Colors (red white and black) Kokarden (cockades) around the chin strap lugs

Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Percussion Cavalry Pistol by H. Aston & Co. - Dated 1852 MG 42 the monopod extends and retractsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This U. S. made single shot, smoothbore pistol is a lovely 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.