A Model 1836 Military Flintlock Pistol by A. Waters. 14 ¼” overall. 8" round 54 calibre barrel with brass blade fore sight. Flat lock plate rounded at tail, swan neck rounded cock, brass pan stamped ‘A Waters Milbury MS 1839’ with a eagles head stamp. Regulation iron mounts including domed butt cap, long iron back strap, side plate & barrel band with swivel ramrod. Walnut half stock with inspectors cartouches.
Dated 1839.
A rare pistol in good condition, metal parts with salt & pepper finish, one old crack to butt.
This model (23,000 made) was the last flintlock service pistol in US service, most were later converted to percussion.
See ‘The American Martial Flintlocks 1760- 1845’ by Smith & Bitter page 328.