(A) US MODEL 1842 NAVY PERCUSSION PISTOL BY AMES.

(A) US MODEL 1842 NAVY PERCUSSION PISTOL BY AMES. The Ames Navy issue pistol was made from 1842 through 1846, this example is a second type dated 1844. The lock is faintly stamped "AMES / SPRINGFIELD / MASS" with "USN / 1844". Left side of barrel breech shows inspector stamp "RP" along with a proof "P". 1-piece walnut stock with swivel ramrod, brass barrel band, brass trigger guard, and grip cap. CONDITION: Fine. The browned barrel shows some wiped on blue finish over cleaned oxidation spotting. Brass is toned. Stocks shows some heavy repairs on the underside, with a split still visible at the barrel band. Mechanically sound. Bore exhibits some typical roughness. PROVENANCE: Ex. Castlerock Museum.Name Value Barrel Length 6" Caliber/Bore .54 Smoothbore FFL Status Antique Manufacturer Ames Model 1842 Serial Number NSN, Name, Value, Barrel Length, 6", Caliber/Bore, .54 Smoothbore, FFL Status, Antique, Manufacturer, Ames, Model, 1842, Serial Number, NSN

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