ASHTON, PETER H. OR WILLIAM

William Ashton was granted the patent for a bullet mold in 1855.
Located in Middletown, CT, circa 1850s.

ASHTON, PETER H. OR WILLIAM Antiques Models

UNDERHAMMER PISTOL Image

UNDERHAMMER PISTOL

.31 or .36 cal., single shot underhammer muzzleloader pistol, 4 1/2 in. part octagon/part round barrel marked "W. ASHTON" or "P.H. ASHTON", or "W.A." and "MIDDLN, CONN.", curved trigger without guard,...