Original U.S. Model 1842 Naval Percussion Pistol by N.P. Ames - dated 1845 Czech Militaria 2 million cartridges)

2 million cartridges)

The rifle is serial numbered 76278 on most parts of the rifle

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Instructions for releasing the pigeons are on a decal mounted to the inside lid

This is an original Great War poster printed in 1918 by the National American Red Cross

Original U.S. Model 1842 Naval Percussion Pistol by N.P. Ames - dated 1845 Czech Militaria 2 million cartridges)Original 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 measures almost 12 1 2" in overall length. The locks were fitted with an "internal" hammer on the interior of the lock plate which