Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters Converted to Percussion - dated 1840 Japanese Militaria The right side of the

The right side of the jacket has a cloth "Ruptured duck" discharge emblem sewn to the chest

It may have small repairs

Under the Childers Reforms

The entire butt stock and the fore end from the action extending 15

The metalwork overall has a polished matte patina from decades of gradual wear from cleaning and light oxidation

Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters Converted to Percussion - dated 1840 Japanese Militaria The right side of theOriginal 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