US Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol, Dated 1842, A FINE EXAMPLE - Antique Associated At West Townsend

US Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol, Dated 1842, A FINE EXAMPLE

Robert Johnson, Middletown, Connecticut
The final design of a US military flintlock pistol, made 1836 to 1844

US Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol, Dated 1842, A FINE EXAMPLE

The pistol has a brass front sight blade, dished rear sight, swivel ramrod with button head and iron mountings; brass pan. Excellent lock markings: the lock is marked “U.S. / R. JOHNSON / MIDDN CONN / 1842″. Upper barrel at breech is marked “U.S.” over “JCB” [Joseph Cooper Brag, civilian employee of the Ordinance Department] over “P”. The stock displays sharp inspector’s marks: “JH” [Joseph Hannis] and “W.A.T [William A. Thornton, Brevet Brigadier General, U.S. Army; Chief Inspector Contract Arms]”.

Item Date: 1842

Measurement: The bright finish .54-caliber round barrel is 8.5” long

Material: Walnut stock, brass pan

Item Condition: Overall fine including action and stock.

Price: $3,450

SKU 308-718

For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.

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