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Fine U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol by Johnson

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Fine U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol by Johnson
.54 cal, 8 1/2" round barrel with a bright excellent bore. This is a lovely pistol in the original flint that appears to have seen little to no service use. The metal surfaces remain partially bright showing some sparsely scattered fine pinprick pitting, a couple small dings and the buttcap and triggerguard show evidence of a light cleaning with some remnants of minor old pitting. The lockplate has mostly toned to a mottled gray patina showing a hint of smoky case-hardened colors in the protected areas between the frizzen spring, the frizzen spring and a few of the smaller parts also showing good remnants of straw color. All markings remain quite crisp and clear with "US / JH / P" at the breech and "US. / R. JOHNSON / MIDDN CONN / 1842" in the center of the lockplate. The smooth walnut stock remains in very good plus condition showing small cracks at the bottom right edge of the grip and ahead of the lockplate, a more moderate crack through the left side of the grip and some scattered light dings. These issues could likely be addressed by a good woodman and the stock is otherwise very attractive with nice edges, strong original finish and two wonderful cartouches on the left flat. All of the lock parts are matching by assembly code "VII" and the pan and lock inlet of the stock stamped with corresponding "*M". The swiveling ramrod assembly is intact and the lock functions crisply. A very attractive example of these handsome U.S. martial pistols. (13B11739-96) {ANTIQUE} (1500/2500)