Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters Converted to Percussion with Cartouches - dated 1839 Japanese Marines so most V-1 launch sites

so most V-1 launch sites were along the French (Pas-de-Calais) and Dutch coasts

but overall the finish is at least 95% retained on the exterior

complete with its original British issue scabbard

The crossguards of this dagger and tang nut are in very good lightly patinated condition throughout

Also when the bolt opened

Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters Converted to Percussion with Cartouches - dated 1839 Japanese Marines so most V-1 launch sitesOriginal 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