Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters of Milbury Massachusetts Scabbards & Sheaths 1st Lieutenant John M Aiken

1st Lieutenant John M Aiken ASN 1013235 a member of the 2nd Army Ranger Battalion

carrier pigeons became the only method of communicating with headquarters

5"” in size

An emergency hand crank could be attached to re-position the turret from inside the aircraft fuselage

and an RZM code designation

Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters of Milbury Massachusetts Scabbards & Sheaths 1st Lieutenant John M AikenOriginal Item: Only One Available. Adopted in 1836, the production of this model continued until 1844, and this flintlock pistol intended for Cavalry was widely used in the Mexican American War. A total of almost 41,000 units were produced. This example was made by ASA WATERS of MILBURY, MASSACHUSETTS, though lock stampings somewhat worn. Comes complete with its "trapped" swivel Ram Rod for easier use by mounted troops when reloading. The pistol