Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters of Milbury Massachusetts - dated 1837 Snider Rifle with the leather showing cracking

with the leather showing cracking from age and dryness

which could be rotated to engage the inside surface of the bore behind the chamber

however the original cleaning rod has been lost

All adjustment drums function smoothly and the optics are a slightly cloudy but very good and easy to see through

They are relatively recent production

Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters of Milbury Massachusetts - dated 1837 Snider Rifle with the leather showing crackingOriginal 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 H. Waters of Milbury, Massachusetts, and is still clearly marked on the lock: (Eagle Head) A. H. WATERS MILBURY MS. 1837 Comes complete with its "trapped" swivel Ram Rod for easier use