Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Percussion Cavalry Pistol by H. Aston & Co. - Dated 1851 Martini-Henry Bayonets and between these is a

and between these is a German NSDAP Reichsadler Pole topper with an Eagle on top of a wreathed swas (hook cross)

however it has oxidized / tarnished leaving an overall blue / gray color on both sides

The fastening knob ("kurikata") is plain black and squared at the ends

stamped with the Westinghouse Company logo

The family was aware that their son

Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Percussion Cavalry Pistol by H. Aston & Co. - Dated 1851 Martini-Henry Bayonets and between these is aOriginal Item: Only One Available. This U. S. made single shot, smoothbore pistol is a lovely example of the Model 1842 percussion pistol, produced by Henry Aston & Co. of Middletown, Connecticut. Henry Aston manufactured approximately 30,000 Model 1842 Pistols under two government contracts between 1845 and 1852. The other main manufacturer of these pistols, Ira Johnson, had been a partner in Aston's firm, until he left to start his own company.