Guns International #: 101558654
Seller's Inventory #: 8393

Category - Antique Rifles - Flintlock - Military Rifles - Antique

Category
Antique Rifles - Flintlock
Military Rifles - Antique

Nice FLINTLOCK “COMMON RIFLE” US M1817 by Johnson

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Nice FLINTLOCK “COMMON RIFLE” US M1817 by Johnson

Scarce R. Johnson Contract Model Made Circa “1825”

Here we present an antique flintlock U.S. Model 1817 “Common Rifle” from the R. Johnson Contract, made circa 1825 in Middletown, Connecticut. This rifle was made by several contractors from about 1817 to about 1840 with a total of 38,200 being made. This particular contractor only made about 5,000 of that number. Though many of these were converted to percussion, this rifle is in its original flintlock state. The U.S. Model 1816 became the standard American infantry rifle, but the Model 1817 was made during the same period and is arguably the better of the two. It was well-built and features a rifled .54 caliber barrel rather than the M1816’s smooth .69 caliber bore. The 1820s was a time of expansion in many ways for the still-young United States, conflicts with Native Americans and other foreign powers could not stop the growth in terms of the population or territory. The Florida Territory was acquired from Spain, the fur trade was going full tilt out West, and the Santa Fe Trail was getting rather busy. Many of these rifles were used during the American Civil War, especially in the early days of the conflict when military weapons were hard to come by and these were still a solid choice.

One of its most distinct features is the large iron patchbox in the stock. The lock is marked “U.S./R.Johnson” and “MIDDtn CONN.” The lock is marked 1821. The top of the barrel is dated “1825”. The left side of the barrel is proof marked “US /JM. The left stock flat bears a visible inspector cartouche.

The overall condition is very good or better. The iron parts are bright. The markings are clear. The walnut stock is in great shape. The bore is clean, reflective of light, with strong rifling. The action is excellent. Here is a scarce, early American flintlock military rifle that has seen a lot of history happen in its day.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 36 inches.

Caliber: .54

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$3875

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Antique: Yes