Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol manufactured by Asa Waters of Milbury, Massachusetts in 1837. The pistol has the distinctive steel, button head ramrod with swivel, barrel band strap extension that joins the side plate and iron back strap with integral buttcap. The pistol has a round, .54 caliber, smoothbore barrel with half-moon shaped brass front sight. An oval rear sight is mounted on the barrel tang. The barrel, ramrod, swivel, barrel band, trigger guard buttcap and back strap are "National Armory Bright". The lock plate, reinforced hammer, frizzen, barrel tang and trigger are color casehardened. The lock plate has a removable brass pan. The stock is straight grain, oil-finished black walnut. The lock plate is roll-stamped with an eagle head above "A.W. WATERS/MILBURY. MS./1837" in three lines. The left side of the barrel is roll-stamped: "U.S./JCS/P" in three lines. "H" and "K" Ordnance sub-inspection marks are stamped on most components. The left stock flat is stamped with the Ordnance sub-inspectors and final inspectors marks which consist of the script initials "JH" and "HKC" with oval borders. The pistol is complete with a 1995 catalog description from the Powderhorn Gun shop in Middleburg, Virginia that substantially over-describes the condition of the pistol.

Fine. The pistol is all original. The barrel retains about 50% of the "National Armory Bright" finish with scattered patches of age discoloration. There is considerable flash pitting on the right side of the barrel surrounding the flash hole and some heavier pitting on the muzzle. The bright finish on the ramrod, barrel band, side plate, trigger guard and buttcap has a mottled plum patina with scattered spots of age discoloration. The lock plate, hammer, frizzen, barrel tang and trigger retain 50% of the subdued case colors; the balance has faded to a plum patina. The lock plate and barrel markings are clear. The stock is in very good condition overall with sharp edges on the lock mortise, left flat and barrel channel. There is a small hair line crack that extends about a 1/2 inch from the tip of the lock plate. The Ordnance final inspection and sub-inspection marks are crisp. This is a very good, untouched, Waters Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol with moderate firing and handling wear. The top jaw screw is an old replacement and the tang screw is a period replacement.