November 3-4, 2017 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/3/2017
The Model 1836 was the last U.S. martial pistol made using the flintlock mechanism. About 41,000 were manufactured between 1836 and 1844 by Asa Waters and Robert Johnson. This was the standard issue pistol for the Mexican War and many were converted to percussion for later use during the American Civil War. Round smoothbore steel barrel marked "U.S./JCS/P" near breech, small brass half moon front sight and oval rear sight on tang. Flat beveled lockplate with rounded tail section, stamped in the center with eagles head and "A. WATERS/MILBURY, MS./1837", brass pan and reinforced cock. Standard Model 1836 steel furniture and replaced swivel type ramrod with button plunger. Triggerguard and sideplate stamped with small "W" inspector's mark. Plain walnut half-stock with two partially visible inspectors cartouches stamped behind sideplate, on left side. Good condition, all steel components retain a spotted grey patina with some freckling and scattered marks from use, especially on barrel and backstrap. Lock is a professional reconversion. Stock good with a few scattered marks from use and a small piece replaced above front of lockplate, cartouches good. This model is considered by many collectors to be the best made, best looking, and best performing flintlock martial pistol produced. This item is from the collection of, described by, and authenticated by Herbert G. Ratner, Jr.
Caliber/Bore
.54 Smoothbore