(A) US MODEL 1842 PERCUSSION PISTOL BY IRA N. JOHNSON.

Issued from 1845 through 1852 and built in Middletown Conn. This example is dated 1855 on lock, later than standard issue. US and I.N.JOHNSON Middtn Conn is also stamped on lock. Barrel breech exhibits the JH inspector stamp and STEEL only (Joseph Hannis). The left side of walnut stock displays two visible but not legible with some finish crazing visible. All hardware is steel finished in the white and all furniture is brass to include a small blade front sight. Also features the standard swivel ramrod. CONDITION: Fine. Steel shows an oxidized grey finish with strong legends. Very good stock exhibiting a couple of minor impressions, some crazing a couple of small hairlines. Mechanically sound. Fairly clean bore.

Name

Value

Barrel Length

8 - 1/2"

Caliber/Bore

.54 Smoothbore

FFL Status

Antique

Manufacturer

Johnson

Model

1842