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I.N. JOHNSON U.S. Model 1842 Percussion Single Shot Pistol Guns International #: 100595148 Seller's Inventory #: 275 Category: Military Pistols - US - Military Pistols - Antique Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: romsey Company: ---- Member Since: 6/14/13 First Name: warren Last Name: ralph State: California Zip: 92103-5115 Country: United States Phone: (619) 323-1405 Fax: Number of Active Listings: 99 Total Number of Listings: 345 Seller: Private Seller Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. --- Payment Types Accepted: USPO money order,personal check Description: A military pistol that may well have seen service in our Civil War and the war with Mexico. Made in 1855 by I.N. Johnson who was formerly in partnership with H. Aston, another well known maker of this sturdy military arm. .54 caliber, 8 & 1/2" round barrel finished in the bright steel. There is a brass blade type front sight. The action is very strong.The barrel, lock, hammer and captive ramrod were all finished in the bright steel. The trigger guard,backstrap, butt cap and barrel band are all brass. The trigger is blued. The lock is marked "I.N. Johnson" under  "U.S.", and behind the hammer:" Midd-tn, Conn. 1855" The top of the barrel near the hammer bears the inspectors initials  "J W " over a  "P". 10,000 of these pistols were made by this Johnson company.  The butt is quite heavy so that the gun could be used as a club if the soldier did not have time to reload-which appears to have been the case. The solid walnut stock extends about 3/4 of the pistol  length.  There is no cartouche visible  and probably never had one, which was not unusual.  This is  a handsome looking pistol and one that  has certainly seen lots of action and has earned its place in our countries history. Antique- No FFL needed. A no interest payment plan is available with flexible payments See other listings by ROMSEY of antique & modern pistols and 100 Powder flasks. Flasks make nice birthday & Xmas gifts & good investments. A shipping charge will  be added.   Price: $1,200.00 Antique: Yes Manufacturer: I.N. Johnson Model: U.S. Model 1842 Serial Number: none Barrel Length: 8 & 1/2 Caliber Info: .54 Bore: smooth Condition: Good Metal Condition: Good Wood Condition: Good Bore Condition: -- Barrels: one Barrel Type: Round Action: Percussion Triggers: one Stock: walnut 3/4 stock Butt Pad: Brass Finish: Bright steel/Brass Sights: front blade type Manufacture Date: 1855 Engraving: no Item Location: San Diego, California