Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Cavalry Percussion Pistol by H. Aston & Co. - dated 1852 Edged Weapons but they do not interfere

but they do not interfere with the fit of the scabbard

Each mask comes with its detachable filter can and both are contained in the issue Carry Can

Has correct lift-the-dot style steel snaps

and there may be a IV stamped on the block

The stock is principally brass sheeting over a wood base

Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Cavalry Percussion Pistol by H. Aston & Co. - dated 1852 Edged Weapons but they do not interfereOriginal Item: Only One Available. This U. S. made single shot, smoothbore pistol is a very nice example of the Model 1842 percussion pistol, produced by Henry Aston & Co. of Middletown, Connecticut. Henry Aston manufactured approximately 30,000 Model 1842 Pistols under two government contracts between 1845 and 1852. The other main manufacturer of these pistols, Ira Johnson, had been a partner in Aston's firm, until he left to start his own company.