Original U.S. Model 1842 Internal Hammer Naval Percussion Pistol by N.P. Ames - dated 1845 Scabbards & Sheaths Due to its shape and

Due to its shape and its yellow-green color

Army in October of 1943

The "flat" P guard has the NSDAP Reichsadler (National Eagle) in the center

a separate organization

Original U.S. Model 1842 Internal Hammer Naval Percussion Pistol by N.P. Ames - dated 1845 Scabbards & Sheaths Due to its shape andOriginal 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,