Reportedly 1,000 Model 1842 pistols were manufactured at the Palmetto Armory by William Glaze and Benjamin Flagg. The latter was previously the superintendent of Asa Waters's factory in Milbury, Massachusetts. They are believed to have been assembled from condemned and overrun parts from Aston and Johnson from the U.S. contracts. The barrel has a brass blade front sight, captive ramrod, a "V" and a small palmetto tree stamp visible on the upper left of the breech, "Wm GLAZE & CO." on the left barrel flat, and "1853" date on the upper tang. The lock is marked "PALMETTO, ARMORY/(palmetto tree)/S*C." at the center and "COLUMBIA/S. C. 1852" at the tail. The furniture is brass. An included authentication letter from Dr. Frederick G. Novy indicates the pistol appears to be complete and original including the "forging flawed" lockplate.

Good, with mostly bright gray patina on the barrel as lightly cleaned, brown patina on the lock and hammer, areas of scattered light to mild pitting, defined lock markings, and attractive golden aged patina on the brass fittings. The stock is also good as refinished, with chipping around the edges showing oil over top, a few cracks behind the lock, and a crack on the left below the edge of the barrel. Mechanically excellent.