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R. JOHNSON MODEL 1836 US FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 2,000.00 USD
R. JOHNSON MODEL 1836 US FLINTLOCK PISTOL.
Cal. 54. NSN. Bbl. 8 1/2" rnd. w/ brass blade front sight & smooth bore. Top tang has oval shaped rear sight. Bbl. has inspectors marks "JCS / P". Lock is marked "U.S. / R. JOHNSON /MIDDn CONN / 1838". Walnut stock w/ iron bbl. band, sideplate, trigger guard, buttcap & back strap. Right ear of stock stamped "ORD." Button tip iron swivel ramrod. Estimated quantity 18,000 mfg 1836-1844. CONDITION: metal is cleaned bright showing scattered spots of light pitting. Refinished wood shows remnants of cartouche. Bore is dark showing areas of pitting. (01-17047/DS). ANTIQUE. $1,500-2,000.