These Model 1842 pistols were manufactured at the Palmetto Armory in 1852 for the South Carolina militia. This example is marked "PALMETTO ARMORY" in an arch over a palmetto palm tree and "S*C" on the center of the lock, "COLUMBIA/S.C. 1852" on the tail of the lock, "P/V" over a palmetto on the upper left side of the barrel at the breech, "WM GLAZE & CO" on the left barrel flat and "SC" on the left flat (hand scratched). It has blade and screw groove sights and a swivel ramrod. It is believed that William Glaze did not actually manufacture these pistols but instead had them assembled and finished using parts from northern contractors who manufactured Model 1842 pistols on contract with the U.S. Government. Glaze's partner, Benjamin Flagg, was formerly the superintendent of Asa Waters factory in Massachusetts. Waters had formerly manufactured the Model 1836 flintlock pistols and transitional style early percussion pistols upon which these percussion pistols are based. These pistols are all assumed to have seen hard Confederate use in the Civil War and many were destroyed.

Good. The iron surfaces have gray and brown patina and some moderate flash pitting. The brass has an attractive aged patina. The stock is very good and has some small dings and minor marks. It is mechanically fine and has clear markings.