Original U.S. Model 1842 Internal Hammer Naval Percussion Pistol by N.P. Ames - dated 1845 Headgear Also included is an original

Also included is an original matching nickle plated bayonet that is nicely marked U

and are also in great shape

there is a repaired wrist crack

The first prefix number could range from 0 through to 9

The interior has a liner of lightweight red cotton cloth that's well marked with manufacturer stamp of Hans Branel of Magdeburg

Original U.S. Model 1842 Internal Hammer Naval Percussion Pistol by N.P. Ames - dated 1845 Headgear Also included is an originalOriginal 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,