Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Percussion Cavalry Pistol by H. Aston & Co. with Captured Ramrod - dated 1846 British Militaria showing staining and age toning

showing staining and age toning from use

also spelled talwaar and talwar

The liner and chin strap are in relic condition

This jacket was his reenforced one

Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Percussion Cavalry Pistol by H. Aston & Co. with Captured Ramrod - dated 1846 British Militaria showing staining and age toningOriginal Item: Only One Available. This U. S. made single shot, smoothbore pistol is an excellent 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.