Original U.S. "Flatlock Waters" Percussion Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters - Circa 1845 Silver -Does not have a blade

-Does not have a blade that opens automatically by hand pressure

converted in 1895 to fit

The blade has some areas of controlled rust and damage to the right cutting edge

made in Liège

Blade Length: 36"

Original U.S. "Flatlock Waters" Percussion Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters - Circa 1845 Silver -Does not have a bladeAdopted in 1836, the production of the Model 1836 continued until 1844, and the flintlock pistol intended for Cavalry was widely used in the Mexican American War. A total of almost 41,000 units were produced before being replaced by the M 1842 Percussion pistol, which featured a different barrel and lock, but retained the other design characteristics However, during the changeover period there were leftover components of the Model 1836 in various