A .54 U.S. Model 1842 Percussion Service Pistol
By Henry Aston, Middletown, Connecticut, dated 1850
With blued barrel stamped 'US/SK/P', lock stamped 'US/H. Aston' and 'Middtn. Conn. 1850', walnut half-stock, brass mounts, and stirrup ramrod (refinished throughout)
14in. (36.8cm.)