Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters Converted to Percussion - dated 1843 Military Art however the front side has

however the front side has been cleaned

The Nisshōki flag is designated as the national flag in the Act on National Flag and Anthem

to be replaced by a solid brass guard almost universally after around 1860

The first marking is rather faint and partially incomplete making it difficult to identify the manufacturer

the parent company of SIDARME:

Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Asa Waters Converted to Percussion - dated 1843 Military Art however the front side hasOriginal 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 before being replaced by the M 1842 Percussion pistol. Many flintlock pistols were later converted to percussion, such as this example. This example was made by Asa H. Waters of Milbury, Massachusetts, and is still