A U.S. Model 1836 flintlock pistol by A. Waters in .54 caliber, made about 1837 and carrying no serial number. The 8.5-inch round barrel is proofed and sits in the bright with smooth pin-prick oxidation. The lock still shows traces of its case coloring and is dated 1837. The wood is close to excellent with only very minor handling marks, and handsome cartouches are present. The action holds at half and full cock.

A Waters 1836 in this grade is a strong candidate for a Delaware collection of U.S. martial flintlocks, especially with the case color traces and clear cartouches. It is a display and study piece sold as a used antique in the condition described. Delaware handles the dealer transfer as a handgun sale: the buyer must be 21 or older, must already hold the qualified purchaser permit or a current Delaware carry license, and completes photo identification, Form 4473 and a background check with the dealer.

Key features

• .54 caliber, 8.5-inch round proofed barrel
• Lock dated 1837 with case color traces
• Wood near excellent, cartouches present
• Action holds at half and full cock

It ships to the licensed Delaware dealer you pick at checkout, who handles the paperwork and background check before release.