Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters Converted to Percussion - dated 1843 Spanish Flags the lighter color was probably

the lighter color was probably deemed "more fashionable" than the darker issued Waffenrocks of the men

A long opening (27 inches

The 1941 edition of the Soldier's Handbook (FM 21-100) describes the proper means of attachment:

The cylinder arbor pin can be removed and the cylinder removed for cleaning

He left the National Guard on May 19

Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters Converted to Percussion - dated 1843 Spanish Flags the lighter color was probablyOriginal 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