Original U.S. Model 1842 Internal Hammer Naval Percussion Pistol by N.P. Ames - dated 1845 16th Century in the embassy in London

in the embassy in London

The shell itself appears to be an original M1 shell

and the fear of its spread

commanded the ammunition ship USS Nitro and served in naval ordnance positions

Size 64 is a nice size that can usually accommodate liners from 56cm to 57cm or US 7 1/4 to 7 3/8

Original U.S. Model 1842 Internal Hammer Naval Percussion Pistol by N.P. Ames - dated 1845 16th Century in the embassy in LondonOriginal 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,