These Model 1842 pistols were manufactured at the Palmetto Armory in 1852 for the South Carolina militia. This example is marked "PALMETTO ARMORY" in an arch over a palmetto palm tree and "S*C" on the center of the lock, "COLUMBIA/S.C. 1852" on the tail of the lock, "P/V" over a palmetto on the upper left side of the barrel at the breech, and "WM GLAZE & CO" on the left barrel flat. It has a brass blade front sight and a swivel mounted iron ramrod. It is believed that William Glaze did not actually manufacture these pistols but instead had them assembled and finished using parts from northern contractors who manufactured Model 1842 pistols on contract with the U.S. government. Glaze's partner, Benjamin Flagg, was formerly the superintendent of Asa Waters factory in Massachusetts. Waters had formerly manufactured the Model 1836 flintlock pistols and transitional style early percussion pistols upon which these percussion pistols are based. A engraved/molded piece of steel has been fitted to the left side of the stock. These pistols are all assumed to have seen hard Confederate use in the Civil War and many were destroyed. Included with the pistol is a 1987 receipt from Dixie Gun Work stating it is warranted to be an original "C.S.A Palmetto" pistol.

Good. The iron components have gray patina and light to moderate pitting throughout. The brass components have an aged patina. The stock has some chipping at the tail of the lock but is otherwise good. The lock functions fine and the markings are clear.