Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters Converted to Percussion with Stock Cartouches - dated 1844 British Artwork & Posters and the identity of contractor

and the identity of contractor "642" is one we have not been able to identify

all ramrod pipes are absent

as a mistake was made during stamping

There are some areas with oxidation staining

There’s a section full of quotes from the men and women of the unit

Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters Converted to Percussion with Stock Cartouches - dated 1844 British Artwork & Posters and the identity of contractorOriginal 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