US Army Model 1842 Aston percussion pistol

Titles: US Army Model 1842 Aston percussion pistol (Supplied title)

Description: United States Army Model 1842 single-shot .54 caliber percussion lock pistol. It belonged to Alexander Ramsey, Governor of Minnesota. The pistol has an oiled walnut stock and brass mountings. The iron parts are finished white, except for a blued trigger. Made by Henry Aston in Middletown, Connecticut.

Dates

• Not earlier than 1846 - Not later than 1847 (Creation)

Creation

• made by: Aston, Henry
• owned/used by: Ramsey, Alexander

Identifiers

• Accession Number: 1982.10.2

Credit: Minnesota Historical Society Collections, Bequest of Anna E. Ramsey Furness

Holding Type: 3D Objects

Quantity: 1 item

Format

• Content Category: artifacts

Measurements

• 14 1/8 inches length (overall)
• 8 1/2 inches length (barrel)
• .54 caliber

Subjects

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