Original U.S. Model 1842 Internal Hammer Naval Percussion Pistol by N.P. Ames - dated 1843 Russian Artwork & Posters this could not easily be

this could not easily be converted to a rifle grenade

which is 7 1/4 to 7 1/2 in U

In 6mm Lee Navy caliber

Although a significant step forward (the ‘T-bayonets’)

the 28th went into action on the northwestern section of the pocket in the Kaysersberg Valley supporting the beleaguered 3rd Infantry Division

Original U.S. Model 1842 Internal Hammer Naval Percussion Pistol by N.P. Ames - dated 1843 Russian Artwork & Posters this could not easily beOriginal 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