William Glaze manufactured these model 1842 pattern pistols for the State of South Carolina in 1853.  This gun is a complete Palmetto with the exception of the lock assembly.  The lock has been switched and replaced with a U.S. Model 1842 Aston.  The rest of this gun, to include the rammer assembly, all the brasses, wood and barrel are original Palmetto production.  You will note the clear Palmetto markings on the barrel and a clear date on the tang.  The links from the rammer assembly are broken but notice the link screw enters from the right side.  This characteristic is only found on the Palmetto.  The U.S. link screw enters from the left.  This would indicate that the rammer assembly and links are truly Palmetto.  The wood is very sound with no major cracks or chips and very light wear.  There are no U. S. sub-inspector marks on any of the brasses, as is correct.  Neither are there any U.S. cartouches on the left side of the stock.  A complete Palmetto Pistol, minus the lock assembly.  SOLD!!