Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters Converted to Percussion - dated 1840 Category_MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The entire revolver was nickel

The entire revolver was nickel plated when manufactured

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There is just the tiniest bit of oxidation on the very edge in places

moves a short distance rearward until the bullet leaves the barrel and pressure in the bore drops to safe levels

Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters Converted to Percussion - dated 1840 Category_MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly The entire revolver was nickelOriginal 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