Original U.S. Model 1842 Naval Percussion Pistol by N.P. Ames - dated 1845 African Militaria the M1917 had a maximum

the M1917 had a maximum range of about 5

Its body is embossed in the glass casting with the name of the brewery:-

This is a traditional Sudanese "KASKARA" broadsword constructed around 1880 in the style of the 13th Century European crusader's swords used in Jerusalem by the Christian knights fighting Saladin

) repair to the front of the trigger guard

this was almost certainly made by a British Tommy for use in WW1's trenches where time was heavy on their hands

Original U.S. Model 1842 Naval Percussion Pistol by N.P. Ames - dated 1845 African Militaria the M1917 had a maximumOriginal 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 measures almost 12 1 2" in overall length. The locks were fitted with an "internal" hammer on the interior of the lock plate which