Original U.S. Model 1842 Internal Hammer Naval Percussion Pistol by N.P. Ames - dated 1845 16th Century The shell itself appears to

The shell itself appears to be an original M1 shell

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

The bannister rail stock is in good shape

in the embassy in London

The boots are about 17 inches tall

Original U.S. Model 1842 Internal Hammer Naval Percussion Pistol by N.P. Ames - dated 1845 16th Century The shell itself appears toOriginal 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,