Brunk Auctions
Live Auction

Historic Firearms and Militaria Auction

Thu, Dec 6, 2018 03:00PM EST
Lot 89

Two H. Aston Percussion Pistols Model 1842

Estimate: $600 - $900

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

American, 1849 and 1850, 54 percussion, National Armory Bright barrel, lock and swivel ramrod, brass barrel band and side plate, raised brass sights, trigger guard buttcap and back strap, black walnut stock, lock plates marked "US H. Aston, Middtn/Conn./1849 (on one), and 1850 (the other)", both with oval ordinance inspection stamps, 8-1/2 in. barrels

Condition

one ramrod fused into place, hammer and trigger mechanisms in working order, pitting and dark patina to metal barrels, scratching and marring to brass, especially on buttcap, marring to screw heads

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