Original U.S. Civil War Era Model 1842 Internal Hammer Naval Percussion Pistol by N.P. Ames - dated 1845 Night Sights The example photographed in the

The example photographed in the book is nearly identical to this one

these attacks became increasingly devastating from 1942 onward as new technology and greater numbers of superior aircraft became available

just a few holes and other wear from long service

"Good Luck for Bravery

and the surface has a nice worn patina

Original U.S. Civil War Era Model 1842 Internal Hammer Naval Percussion Pistol by N.P. Ames - dated 1845 Night Sights The example photographed in theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This was the first percussion pistol ordered by the U. S. Government and was intended for the U. S. NAVY. 2,000 pieces were ordered from N. P. AMES of Springfield, Massachusetts as the Model of 1842, which were all delivered up until 1847. Each had a . 54" smooth bore barrel of almost 6" and measured almost 12 1 2" in overall length. The locks were fitted with an "internal" hammer on the interior of the lock plate,