Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Percussion Cavalry Pistol by H. Aston & Co. - Dated 1851 Martini-Henry Bayonets stamped with the Westinghouse Company

stamped with the Westinghouse Company logo

Definitely the best example that we have seen so far

with no cracks or large chips in the fiberglass

The 5th Mountain Division subsequently participated in the Battle of Crete

Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Percussion Cavalry Pistol by H. Aston & Co. - Dated 1851 Martini-Henry Bayonets stamped with the Westinghouse CompanyOriginal Item: Only One Available. This U. S. made single shot, smoothbore pistol is a lovely example of the Model 1842 percussion pistol, produced by Henry Aston & Co. of Middletown, Connecticut. Henry Aston manufactured approximately 30,000 Model 1842 Pistols under two government contracts between 1845 and 1852. The other main manufacturer of these pistols, Ira Johnson, had been a partner in Aston's firm, until he left to start his own company.