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, "P/V/palmetto tree" on the upper left, "Wm GLAZE & CO." on the left flat, and "1853" at an angle 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 pistol is accompanied by a letter and analysis information from Dr. Frederick G. Novy discussing this pistol, including the "H2" markings on the breech plug and barrel, lack of a "C" on the bolster and that the left swivel is "probably an old replacement part." Photos and two editions of "William Glaze and the Palmetto Armory" by Jack Allen Meyer are also included.

Good overall with a layer of oil/lacquer on much of the stock and metal, moderate pitting, gray patina, aged patina on the brass, and moderate overall wear. Mechanically fine.