Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters of Milbury Massachusetts - dated 1844 Hotchkiss MG The purpose of the weapon

The purpose of the weapon is to penetrate mail armor

although some Stearman operators choose to cowl the engine

The liner band is the correct early war aluminum

This portepee is in excellent condition showing only age but no fraying

Royall replaced Mackenzie as colonel

Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters of Milbury Massachusetts - dated 1844 Hotchkiss MG The purpose of the weaponOriginal Item: Only One Available. Adopted in 1836, the production of this model continued until 1844, and this flintlock pistol intended for Cavalry was widely used in the Mexican American War. A total of almost 41,000 units were produced. This example was made by Asa H. Waters of Milbury, Massachusetts, and is still clearly marked on the lock: (Eagle Head) A. H. WATERS & Co. MILBURY MASS 1844 Comes complete with its "trapped" swivel Ram Rod for