AMES NAVY CONTRACT Model 1842 Pistol USN MARTIAL SPRINGFIELD MASS Antique 1 of only 2,000; MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR

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AMES NAVY CONTRACT Model 1842 Pistol USN MARTIAL SPRINGFIELD  MASS  Antique

1 of only 2,000; MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR

Here we present an antique N.P. Ames U.S. Navy Contract Model 1842 “Box Lock” Pistol, in .58 caliber, made circa 1844 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Only 2000 of these were made by Ames between 1842 and 1847. Most of these scarce pistols saw service through the American Civil War. This one was made just prior to the Mexican-American War and undoubtably was used in that conflict. Unlike most martial pistols of its time, the hammer is mounted on the interior of the lock plate. It also features a captive ramrod on a swivel to avoid loss in the sea during boarding maneuvers. Its smoothbore made loading straightforward.

The Model 1842 saw service during a time of great change and increasing tension, as well as firearms innovation. The Mexican-American War (1846-1848), the numerous conflicts with Native Americans, annexing of new territory, the rising blood-pressure over slavery, and a quick 36% population increase that all culminated in the blood-letting of the American Civil War. This was the first official percussion pistol to be adopted by the U.S. and simultaneously the last large smooth bore single shot pistol. By 1845 it was the primary issued weapon to the First and Second Regiment of Dragoons, replacing many of their Model 1836 flintlocks, just in time for the Mexican-American War. The Model 1842 was the last single shot smoothbore pistol issued by the U.S. Army.

This example is “USN/1844” marked and martially inspected “RP” by Civilian Sub-Ordnance Inspector Ricnard Payne, with multiple single letter inspection marks. There is also an “LS” cartouche on the left stock flat for Sub-Ordnance Inspector Luther Sage.

The overall condition is good. Original brown finish and patina. The action is excellent. The bore is smooth and patinated. The stock is solid and shows use; there are two cartouches on the left stock flat.

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Barrel is 6 inches.

Caliber: .54 Percussion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1800
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