Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters of Milbury Massachusetts Category_MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets on the engine and on

on the engine and on the data plate found on the tub

The Army operated a program designed to capitalize on the large number of educated and intelligent recruits that were available

/ GW / V / P above that marking

Year of Manufacture: 1866

of brass ball design and construction mounted in a Mother of pearl trigger plate

Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters of Milbury Massachusetts Category_MG 42 Display Guns & Part Sets on the engine and onOriginal 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. This example was made by ASA WATERS of MILBURY, MASSACHUSETTS, though lock stampings somewhat worn. Comes complete with its "trapped" swivel Ram Rod for easier use by mounted troops when reloading. The pistol