Original U.S. "Flatlock Waters" Percussion Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters - circa 1845 Category_MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly it was a useful weapon

it was a useful weapon

The inside still features the original RZM tag which is somewhat worn and crumpled

This is a remarkable grouping packed with amazing history

This form of dress was considerably different from the short Kollet (a waist-length jacket with tails) worn with the high leather Tschako during the Napoleonic wars

hit its mark and did as it was intended

Original U.S. "Flatlock Waters" Percussion Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters - circa 1845 Category_MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly it was a useful weaponOriginal Item: Only One Available. Adopted in 1836, the production of the Model 1836 continued until 1844, and the 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, which featured a different barrel and lock, but retained the other design characteristics. However, during the changeover period there were leftover