SINGLE SHOT MARTIAL PISTOL. Cal. 54. S# J5/J5. This Model 1842 cavalry pistol with 8.5" barrel was assembled by William Glaze in Columbia, SC in 1852-1853 for the state of South Carolina. Glaze made & delivered 1,000 of these cavalry horse pistols in 1853. Later, during the war for Southern Independence, these pistols served South Carolina cavalry units in Confederate service. Most survivors of the war saw Confederate service as this example most likely did. This survivor has light but discernible "PALMETTO ARMORY" markings on lock surrounding Palmetto tree, tail marked vertically "COULMBIA / S C. 1852". The barrel has good clear markings "Wm. GLAZE & CO" on the left breech flat, "P" over "V" over Palmetto tree proof. The tang is dated 1853. Dr. Fred Novy has changed the way we look at Palmetto Armory model 1842 pistols and other Palmetto Armory arms with years of examining museum and privately owned examples. No one realized that there is an assembly letter and a number combination on the barrels internally that can help identify each particular Palmetto pistol. Dr. Novy as of this date has chronicled 117 different original examples, this is #115 in that survey with breech assembly markings a "J" and "5" (sideways). Though Palmetto pistols are often seen on market, not all are original. This is a very nice complete and original example with good markings throughout from the collection of Dr. Novy. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Dr. Novy's detailed data sheet is included in this lot. CONDITION: good-very good overall, all original, correct and matching, mechanically fine with dark smooth bore. Pistol was cleaned & polished overall, barrel and lock have mottled iron patina, brass with toned patina, stock is sound & well fit with light varnish coat added. Barrel internally still retains traces of unique "Palmetto Armory brown". PROVENANCE: Collection of Dr. Fred Novy, ASAC. (01-24249/JS). ANTIQUE. $5,000-6,000.