FINE MODEL 1836 JOHNSON SINGLE SHOT FLINT PISTOL.

FINE MODEL 1836 JOHNSON SINGLE SHOT FLINT PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 54. This is a very fine example of the last American martial pistol produced in flint for the military. These guns were made from 1836-1844 and this specimen is dated 1841. About 40,000 of these guns were made by all contractors. Many of these guns were converted to percussion in the 1850s and fine examples like this in orig flint are difficult to find. This gun conforms to standard configuration of other examples being 14″ overall with 8-1/2″ rnd bbl with brass blade front sight, swivel steel ramrod with iron mounts. Bbl is crisply inspected “US/JCB/P” with a small sub-inspector “H” which is also found on trigger guard and stock. The lock still retains traces of case color and is marked “US/R.JOHNSON/MIDDn CONN/1841”. Stock retains two crisp inspector cartouches “JH” and “WAT”. This is a fine example of this flint martial pistol that would be very difficult to ever upgrade. CONDITION: Gun is very fine overall with bright metal bbl and mounts. Breech and lock retain traces of muted case colors in protected areas with balance being silver/gray. Mechanics are excellent and gun functions well with bore which is bright and shiny. Stock is sound and solid with areas of raised grain, crisp edges and bright inspector’s cartouches with a few minor storage dings and dents. 4-46971 JS163 (3,500-5,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2266	$3,450.00	FINE MODEL 1836 JOHNSON SINGLE SHOT FLINT PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 54. This is a very fine example of the last American martial pistol produced in flint for the military. These guns were made from 1836-1844 and this specimen is dated 1841. About 40,000 of these guns were made by all contractors. Many of these guns were converted to percussion in the 1850s and fine examples like this in orig flint are difficult to find. This gun conforms to standard configuration of other examples being 14″ overall with 8-1/2″ rnd bbl with brass blade front sight, swivel steel ramrod with iron mounts. Bbl is crisply inspected “US/JCB/P” with a small sub-inspector “H” which is also found on trigger guard and stock. The lock still retains traces of case color and is marked “US/R.JOHNSON/MIDDn CONN/1841”. Stock retains two crisp inspector cartouches “JH” and “WAT”. This is a fine example of this flint martial pistol that would be very difficult to ever upgrade. CONDITION: Gun is very fine overall with bright metal bbl and mounts. Breech and lock retain traces of muted case colors in protected areas with balance being silver/gray. Mechanics are excellent and gun functions well with bore which is bright and shiny. Stock is sound and solid with areas of raised grain, crisp edges and bright inspector’s cartouches with a few minor storage dings and dents. 4-46971 JS163 (3,500-5,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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.

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