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1661
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$4,025.00
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U S MODEL 1836 FLINTLOCK PISTOL BY ROBERT JOHNSON. SN NSN. Cal. 54. Smooth bore. Standard configuration, with 8-1/2″ bbl, stamped “US.” “JCB” and “P” at breech, along with assembly mark “H”. Bbl is fitted with swivel ramrod. Case hardened lock with brass removable pan, is stamped “US.” “R. JOHNSON” “MIDDn CONN” and “1842” in front of round bodied cock. All assembly marks match. American walnut iron mounted stock has crisp inspector’s marks “JJC” and “W.A.T.” in oval cartouches on left side. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate he acquired the pistol in 1985 from Robert Harris. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent. Iron parts lightly cleaned to bright. Lock retains nearly all of its orig case hardening color. Stock is excellent, retaining most of its orig finish, with some minor marks, slight wear. Inspectors marks are sharp. Lock and frizzen are crisp. Bore is excellent. This pistol is possibly unfired. 4-45259 MGM132 (3,000-5,000)
Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day. |