GUN SPRING 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
FINE R. JOHNSON MODEL 1836 FLINTLOCK SINGLE SHOT US MARTIAL PISTOL.JOHNSONU.S. 1836NSN54Cal. 54. This is a very nice example, appearing un-fired of 1842 dated M-1836 Johnson flint pistol made in Middleton, CT, standard configuration with 8-1/2" rnd bbl. This gun has fine markings. CONDITION: Very good to fine overall. Metal shows old cleaning and is overall grey/bright with light areas of staining and pitting. Markings are all crisp and well discerned. Stock is sound, well fit with hand worn patina, minor cosmetic blemishes and as noted, two well struck and discernible inspector's cartouches. Lock retains traces of case color. Mechanically gun functions well with bright smooth bore. 51127-7 JS (1,500-2,500)