September 5-7, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/6/2023
US Model 1836 flintlock pistol manufactured by R. Johnson and dated 1842. 8 - 1/2" round barrel in .54 caliber smoothbore with brass blade front sight and captured ramrod on swivel. Barrel is marked with "U.S." / "EB" / "P" proof mark near breech. 1 piece plain walnut stock with iron mountings. Stock bears sharp "JH" and "WAT" inspector cartouches on left side opposite lock. CONDITION: Excellent+ and near mint, still National Armory Bright with minor freckling and storage marks. Stock is excellent with cartouches sharp and scattered minor handling marks. Action is tight and crisp. Bore is bright and smooth. A high-condition example of one of the best-regarded and most attractive US Martial Pistols that was the main issued sidearm in the Mexican-American War.
Caliber/Bore
.54 Smoothbore