U.S. MODEL 1836 FLINTLOCK PISTOL
.54 cal., lockplate markings in 3 lines, eagle's head/"A.WATERS"/MILBURY MS", and date ranging from "1843" to "1848", single shot, muzzleloader, 8 1/2 in. barrel, flat lockplate, brass flashpan, steel swiv...
WATERS, ASA II
Asa Waters II was the son of Asa Waters I, the brother of Elijah Waters, and the father of Asa Holman Waters. Contractor for U.S. (Federal) Model 1808 Contract Muskets while in partnership with his brother Elijah and Nathaniel Whitmore as Waters & Whitmore. Also contractor for the U.S. Model 1836 Contract Pistol. For information on the Model 1808 Contract Muskets, please refer to Waters & Whitmore in this section.
Asa Waters II located in Sutton, MA circa 1790-1812, Millbury, MA circa 1812-1841.
WATERS, ASA II Antiques Models
SINGLE SHOT PISTOL
.54 cal., 8 1/2 in. round barrel, brass frame, bright metal finish, two-piece walnut grips, breech of barrel marked with initials below "P". Serial numbered, approx. 1,000 mfg. circa 1840s. RF=3.