Guns International #: 103063069
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Guns International #: 103063069
Category - Antique Pistols - Flintlock
- Military Pistols
- US
U.S Model 1836 Robert Johnson Flintlock Pistol 54 Caliber -1840 Manufacture
Description: Very good condition U.S. Model 1836 flintlock pistol in .54 caliber. The lock plate markings are : US. / R. JOHNSON / MIDDN CONN / 1840 . The breech is marked in three lines with the barrel inspection proof of Joseph Hannis: U.S. / JH / P The side flat has two light oval cartouches The wood to metal fit is tight. The metal is smooth, with signs of old light pitting. The lock plate, hammer and frizzen have been cleaned. The barrel, barrel band, butt strap and butt cap, triggerguard and swivel ramrod loading assembly were cleaned. The wood has a nice color and surface. The mechanics are good. This stock has been refinished. The Model 1836 was the last of the US martial flintlock pistols and regarded as the best. Roughly 40,000 were produced on contract by Waters and by Robert Johnson, who received a contract for 3,000 of these pistols in June 1836 and another 15,000 in March 1840. The large contract numbers reflect a renewed interest in mounted forces by the government, which had just revived the U.S. dragoons a few years earlier. These pistols were used by many state units and were the standard side arm of the U.S. dragoons in westward expansion at the time and in the Seminole and Mexican Wars. Even before production ended in 1844, however, percussion pistols were coming into use and many of these were altered to that system. Some saw continued use, especially in the hands of some southern militia units, into the Civil War. This is in original flint and is a very good example of a key piece in a martial arms or cavalry collection. Make - Robert Johnson Model - 1836 Caliber - .54 Barrel Length - 8 !/2" Finish - In the white Year of Manufacture - 1840 Condition Functionality - Excellent. Strong mainspring. Lock - Very Good Hardware - Very Good Barrel External - Very Good Bore - Good with shallow pitting the entire length. Stock - Very good. Sights - Very Good Contact/Questions Backwoods Outfitters has been running a storefront business for 25 years and has been selling firearms and other gear on for the past 7. We take pride in giving accurate descriptions of our merchandise along with detailed photos. Please email us with any questions you have or call us at 717-684-2017. Our hours are Tuesday-Friday 10-8, Saturday 10-2, Closed Sunday and Monday. Payment Information We accept the following forms of payment:
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Guns International #: 103063069
Guns International #: 103063069