U.S. M-1836 Flintlock Pistol, Johnson 1842 for sale (927696731)

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This U.S. Model 1836 flintlock pistol was manufactured in 1842 by Robert Johnson of Middletown, Connecticut. The pistol has the distinctive swivel ramrod with button-shaped head, barrel band with strap extension that joins the side plate and integral back strap and buttcap. The barrel has a brass, half-moon front sight; an oval rear sight is located on the tang. The lock has a detachable, fenced brass flash pan. The legend "U.S./R. JOHNSON/MIDDN CONN/1842" is stamped in four lines on the lock plate between the hammer and frizzen spring. The left side of the barrel is stamped with the proof and inspection marks "US/JCB/P". A small "H" sub-inspection mark is stamped on the left barrel flat, trigger guard and "B" on the underside of the flash pan. The left stock flat is stamped with the script initials of the Ordnance sub-inspector, "JH" and the Ordnance final inspector "WAT" with oval borders. The Model 1836 pistol was the last U.S. flintlock pistol. It is considered by many experts to be the best made, most attractive and best designed of all U.S. military flintlock handguns. The Model 1836 pistol was the primary handgun issued to the U.S. Dragoons and Mounted Rifles during the Mexican War. Most Model 1836 pistols were subsequently converted to percussion. This is a very nice example of this historic pistol. Metal has been cleaned but is done well with no scratch marks. Most metal is smooth and bright but there are small areas of faint pitting on the grip straps and buttcap.

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U.S. M-1836 Flintlock Pistol, Johnson 1842

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