Model 1842 Haston Pistol

[btech]

I've been wondering about how to bend that trigger guard. Its so obviously bent, I'll need o do something. Don't know how complete the lock is. Dixie carries a lot of the springs and other parts. Already ordered the hammer, ramrod and replacement screws from S&S. It'll be just plain amazing to hold a pistol made in 1851. Even more amazing to shoot it.

 

[rickystl]

Hi btech. Congrats on getting that pistol. To me, this pistol would be a good candidate to restore for a shooter. It's not rare. It has minimum collector value in it's current condition. So there is no reason you can't make a shooter out of it. I hope the lock has all it's internal parts (probably does). If the lock parts are broken or worn, all that can be fixed. Clean the barrel as best as you can, then inspect it carefully with a bright white light. A small amount of light pitting in the barrel should not be a problem. But if it still looks pretty rough, you might want to take the breech plug out and have the inside of the barrel burnished with a hone. On a short pistol barrel such as this it is a relatively easy task. Then replace the nipple. It's great you can get the replacement parts from S&S. So you are on your way to a fun restoration project. Please keep us updated on your progress. And let us know how we can help. That trigger guard can be re-bent. A little loss to the original patina would not be a big deal with this type of project. PM me if you need some help with that. Rick. :hatsoff:

 

[btech]

My thinking exactly on this project. The lock parts that S&S didn't have I found at Dixie. If needed I'll change all the parts to make it a shooter. Do I need to remove the breech plug to hone the barrel?

 

[btech]

I've done extensive internet search and came up with a handful of parts suppliers but I really need a replacement barrel band and side plate for this pistol. Can be a repro. Anybody have any suggestions? S&S and Dixie had some parts but not these.

 

[rickystl]

Not necessarily, but it would be advised. You can then check the breech plug threads and get a good view of the barrel. :hatsoff: