Original U.S. Model 1842 Internal Hammer Naval Percussion Pistol by N.P. Ames - dated 1845 16th Century The boots are about 17

The boots are about 17 inches tall

The wappen retains both of the leather wedges to attach it to the front of the helmet

The shell itself appears to be an original M1 shell

only to be wounded the following day on the 20th

There is flaking of the leather around the rim

Original U.S. Model 1842 Internal Hammer Naval Percussion Pistol by N.P. Ames - dated 1845 16th Century The boots are about 17Original Item: Only One Available. This was the first percussion pistol ordered by the U. S. Government and was intended for the U. S. NAVY. 2,000 pieces were ordered from N. P. AMES of Springfield, Massachusetts as the Model of 1842, which were all delivered up until 1847. Each had a . 54" smooth bore barrel of almost 6" and measured almost 12 1 2" in overall length. The locks were fitted with an "internal" hammer on the interior of the lock plate,