Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters Converted to Percussion - dated 1840 Category_MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly - An Original Pattern 1861

- An Original Pattern 1861 pattern Federal issue leather cartridge box for

moves a short distance rearward until the bullet leaves the barrel and pressure in the bore drops to safe levels

Scabbard’s two bands and hanger rings are intact

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Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters Converted to Percussion - dated 1840 Category_MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly - An Original Pattern 1861Original 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