Original U.S. Civil War Era Model 1842 Internal Hammer Naval Percussion Pistol by N.P. Ames - dated 1845 Discount one of the few that

one of the few that we have had with portion of an original receiver

some of which are military awards

along with the word “June” below

Hiram Mann died at a hospice in Titusville

though there is definitely paint missing in areas

Original U.S. Civil War Era Model 1842 Internal Hammer Naval Percussion Pistol by N.P. Ames - dated 1845 Discount one of the few thatOriginal 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,