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2horses
05-09-2018, 07:39 PM
Hi guys!
My Title should read, MIDDLETON, CONN.
I was just given this 1852 Haston pistol.
(H.Aston & Co.)
It was in a display case.
It is stamped Haston & Co. Above it is U.S.
Was told, it was used for EARLY CAVALRY during the Civil War. (DRAGOON)???
Guessing 69 cal. Smoothbore.
(Just found out it's a 54 caliber.)
Looking at it, it was heavily used!
Trigger guard broken & brazed back.
Lots of DINGS on buttstock end.
Lots of DINGS on top of COMB.
Lots of DINGS by NIPPLE & TANG.
Large chips etc out of wood.
No front sight, no ramrod.
Action works GREAT!
She's a REAL SWEETIE, in my eyes, being possibly a MILITARY Gun.
Would very much appreciate your feedback!
My first SMOOTHBORE!
My earliest dated gun!
I have Civil War rifles, and pistols, just not this early!
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2horses
05-09-2018, 07:48 PM
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John Holland
05-09-2018, 10:07 PM
The name on your pistol is "H. Aston", and a very nice gift!
2horses
05-09-2018, 10:16 PM
The name on your pistol is "H. Aston", and a very nice gift!I see that now! Thanks so much! Very faint!
And yes, what a FABULOUS lucky GIFT!
Only because they know I collect military.
I'm so very lucky!

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RaiderANV
05-09-2018, 11:06 PM
Looks like it was used to nail runaway slave notices around the county. Ity's not PC these days. I'll give to $50 and "dispose of it properly" ;)
Ron The Old Reb
05-10-2018, 10:43 AM
"I'll give to $50 and "dispose of it properly" ;)"
Pat don't ever on button you shirt your heart will fall out.
2horses
05-10-2018, 11:22 AM
"I'll give to $50 and "dispose of it properly" ;)"
Pat don't ever on button you shirt your heart will fall out.

That's FUNNY! I'm getting a lot of help here!
Thanks guys!

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RaiderANV
05-10-2018, 11:26 AM
Ron has guilted me now.......make that $52.50


Psssst Ron.....stay outta it. :cool:
2horses
05-10-2018, 12:04 PM
Is there anywhere to get a repo ramrod?
That'll up the price!!!
Thanks, Terry

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gjwarren
05-10-2018, 12:17 PM
Very cool, especially if the lock works and the bore is ok. End of an Enfield ramrod would be close to the original on mine with a fob on the other end. Otherwise, just work up a brass rod. The swivel is another story, though it does make it tougher to load.

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2horses
05-10-2018, 01:29 PM
Very cool, especially if the lock works and the bore is ok. End of an Enfield ramrod would be close to the original on mine with a fob on the other end. Otherwise, just work up a brass rod. The swivel is another story, though it does make it tougher to load.

Sent from my SM-G900V using TapatalkThank you! Yes, everything functions just FINE, bore looks decent.
I'd like to shoot it if possible!
Just to say it shoots!
Thanks for the ramrod tip!
I'll start looking!

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RaiderANV
05-10-2018, 04:04 PM
Thinking Lodgewood had the ramrod
2horses
05-10-2018, 05:27 PM
Thinking Lodgewood had the ramrodThank u I'll look!
Just checked, they have all the parts!
Thanks again!
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