Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters of Milbury Massachusetts - dated 1844 French Gun Magazines which was operated in a

which was operated in a similar fashion to bolt-action on a Mauser rifle

having most of the original plated finish

convinced General Petain that it needed the more reliable Hotchkiss

This is a rare genuine Reichsbahn green cotton arm band single piece construction with minor wear

There is another marking on the grip

Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters of Milbury Massachusetts - dated 1844 French Gun Magazines which was operated in aOriginal 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. This example was made by Asa H. Waters of Milbury, Massachusetts, and is still clearly marked on the lock: (Eagle Head) A. H. WATERS & Co. MILBURY MASS 1844 Comes complete with its "trapped" swivel Ram Rod for