Antique ASA WATERS U.S. Model 1836 .54 Caliber Smoothbore FLINTLOCK Pistol STANDARD ISSUE of the MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR

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Antique ASA WATERS U.S. Model 1836 .54 Caliber Smoothbore FLINTLOCK Pistol

STANDARD ISSUE of the MEXICAN-AMERICAN WAR

Here we present an antique A.H. Waters U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol, manufactured in 1837. There were actually two manufacturers of these guns: Asa Waters and Robert Johnson. Combined, the production totals 41,000 guns. This was the last U.S. martial pistol to use the flintlock system, and many consider this the best of all U.S. flint guns due to its craftsmanship and aesthetic appeal. The gun is historically significant as this was the primary issue pistol during the Mexican American War (1846-1848) and was even significantly used during the American Civil War (1861-1865), especially in the percussion converted format.

The barrel, ramrod, swivel, barrel band, trigger guard, buttcap and back strap were “national armory bright”. The lock plate, reinforced hammer, frizzen, barrel tang and trigger were color casehardened. The lock plate has a removable brass pan. The stock is straight grain, oil-finished black walnut.

This piece has a dark patina overall. It has been reconverted to flintlock. The action is strong. The bore is dim with a loose oxidized scale. The walnut stock has been repaired just above the pommel. Two visible inspector cartouches remain on the left stock flat.

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Barrel is 8-1/2 inches.

Caliber: .54 Flintlock

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1915
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