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MODEL 1836 FLINTLOCK PISTOL – R. JOHNSON, dtd 1839
– EXCELLENT SPECIMEN: Manufactured by Robert
Johnson of Middlebury, Connecticut in 1839, a desirable
early date, and so marked legibly on the lock plate,
this is an excellent specimen showing little sign of any
age or use. Most notable is that this particular pistol
still retains the original dark finish to the lock plate
and trigger, which is normally found to have been
polished away to a bright finish through the years on
these early pistols. The balance of the metal surfaces
all have a bright, smooth shiny surface, with only the
most minor salt and pepper marks. The .54 caliber bore
is likewise bright with no pitting or evidence of hard
use or poor storage. The original flint lock is crisp
and tight with no wear or play. The ramrod assembly is
original to include the swivel mount, and the components
function properly. The brass pan has a nice aged,
unpolished pleasing patina. The barrel is legibly
stamped with the inspector’s initials, “US” and proof
mark and the trigger guard is also inspected. The stock
is overall in excellent condition with a rich walnut
color highlighted with the original finish, showing only
minor handling marks with no cracks, splits or other
damage, and the left flat of the stock bears two strong,
legible cartouches. This is an excellent specimen
retaining the very desirable and scarce original lock
plate finish, as issued to the early Dragoons prior to,
and throughout the Mexican War, with a comparatively
early date of manufacture. $3250
NOTE:
If
you are interested in early US Martial single shot
pistols, you may want to take a look at the original
Ordnance Department Instruction manual for loading the
Model 1842 Pistol listed in the Original Ordnance
section of this site. A very scarce manual in
excellent condition.
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