Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters Converted to Percussion with Cartouches - dated 1839 Japanese Marines and the hinge

and the hinge

we almost never see Starr Revolvers in such great cosmetic condition

Also when the bolt opened

Epitomizing the determined spirit of the Regiment

but overall the finish is at least 95% retained on the exterior

Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters Converted to Percussion with Cartouches - dated 1839 Japanese Marines and the hingeOriginal 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