Premier Auction - Session II | November 12, 2022
Sat, Nov 12, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 908
H. Aston Model 1842 U.S. Percussion Pistol
Estimate: $400 - $800
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
.54 caliber, smoothbore 8-1/2 in. round barrel, brass blade front sight, "U.S. H. Aston & Co." on lock plate in front of hammer, "MIDDTN, CONN, 1851" behind hammer, "J.H." stamp on left side of breech, two cartouche stamps on left side of walnut stock, brass butt plate, trigger guard, side plate, and barrel band, steel swivel style ramrod, 14 in. overall
Provenance: Private West Virginia Collection
Condition
metal components with some pitting and light oxidation, oxidation in barrel and on ramrod, handling wear to walnut stock with some dents and dings especially behind lock plate, handling wear to brass components, hammer and trigger function mechanically
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