Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters Converted to Percussion with Stock Cartouches - dated 1844 British Artwork & Posters and then was moved to

and then was moved to the rear skirt to save production time

and the identity of contractor "642" is one we have not been able to identify

the scabbard was probably in even worse condition

as a mistake was made during stamping

with the uniform section measuring approximately 4 3/4" x 3"

Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters Converted to Percussion with Stock Cartouches - dated 1844 British Artwork & Posters and then was moved toOriginal Item: Only One Available. Adopted in 1836, the production of this model continued until 1844, and this flintlock pistol intended for Cavalry was widely used in the Mexican American War. A total of almost 41,000 units were produced before being replaced by the M 1842 Percussion pistol. Many flintlock pistols were later converted to percussion, such as this example. This example was made by Asa H. Waters of Milbury, Massachusetts, and is still