Original U.S. Model 1842 Internal Hammer Naval Percussion Pistol by N.P. Ames - dated 1845 21st Century all were repatriated

all were repatriated

The throat is also the more oval shape than other makers

during the closing stages of the Battle of the Bulge

the MOM Rt

Original U.S. Model 1842 Internal Hammer Naval Percussion Pistol by N.P. Ames - dated 1845 21st Century all were repatriatedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This was the first percussion pistol ordered by the U. S. Government and was intended for the U. S. NAVY. 2,000 pieces were ordered from N. P. AMES of Springfield, Massachusetts as the Model of 1842, which were all delivered up until 1847. Each had a . 54" smooth bore barrel of almost 6" and measured almost 12 1 2" in overall length. The locks were fitted with an "internal" hammer on the interior of the lock plate,