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
1842

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

Material: Walnut Grips

Condition: Fine including action and stock.

Additional Information: The pistol has a brass front sight blade, dished rear sight, swivel ramrod
with button head and iron mountings; brass pan. The lock is
marked "U.S. / R. JOHNSON / MIDDN CONN / 1836". 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: “JJC” [John J.
Callahan] and “W.A.T [William A. Thornton, Brevet Brigadier
General, U.S. Army; Chief Inspector Contract Arms]”.

This example remains in extraordinarily fine original condition.