Original U.S. Model 1842 Internal Hammer Naval Percussion Pistol by N.P. Ames - dated 1843 Books & Films Our example has an overall

Our example has an overall length of 29 inches

The city also included a chemical weapons dump with more than 3 million rounds of chemical-filled ammunition

There is some cracking at the pommel end of the grip

There is overall age toning and a nip or two

Forestock Fitting

Original U.S. Model 1842 Internal Hammer Naval Percussion Pistol by N.P. Ames - dated 1843 Books & Films Our example has an overallOriginal 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