U. S. Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol
Guns International #: 101338198 Seller's Inventory #: BP32
Category: Antique Pistols - Flintlock - Military Pistols - Antique

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Seller: Chesterfield Armament
Member Since: 11/25/19
First Name: Eric
Last Name: Chandler
State: Virginia
Zip: 23832
Country: United States
Phone: (804) 931-1590
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 108
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.

Payment Types Accepted: Visa, MC, Discover, American Express

About Us: FFL with 2 locations, SOT in Chesterfield VA as Chesterfield Armament & Art and a storefront in Kilmarnock as Chandler's Firearms Estates, on Main Street. Specializing in Firearms and accessories Estates, Collectibles and Military (milsurp) firearms.


Description:
U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol
Standard Model 1836 .54 caliber single-shot flintlock martial pistol in original flint. Iron furniture, finished bright. Brass detachable pan with high fence. Round smoothbore barrel is 8 ½" long and finished bright. The barrel is stamped U.S. / NWP / P, NWP = Nahum W. Patch. Swivel type ramrod with button shaped head is threaded at lower end for ball screw or wiper. Iron mountings, brass blade front, and open, oval shaped rear sight is on tang behind the breech. Three quarter length black walnut stock extends to 3 inches of the muzzle, repair under the lockplate stretching over to trigger guard, stock repair was professionally done long time ago. Date on the rear of the lockplate is worn considerably, no name is visible in front of the cock, possibly replaced plate. Overall length is 14 inches.
The Model 1836 flintlock pistol was the primary handgun used by the U.S. Dragoons and Mounted Rifles during the Mexican War. A high percentage of the existing Model 1836 were converted to percussion after the Mexican War.

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes