FINE JOHNSON MODEL 1836 FLINTLOCK PISTOL.

FINE JOHNSON MODEL 1836 FLINTLOCK PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 54. Fine example of this model with 8-1/2″ rnd bbl with elliptical brass front sight and dish shaped rear sight on top tang, iron furniture with captive rammer attached to bottom of bbl. There are small inspector initials on various parts. Mounted in 1-pc walnut stock with raised side panels and two clear cartouches on left side. Lockplate, hammer & frizzen are color case hardened and has a brass pan. Lockplate is marked “US. / R. JOHNSON / MIDDN CONN / 1844”. Breech end of bbl has the usual “US” and inspector initials. Face of frizzen still has the orig serrations showing only minor abrasion. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were approx. 18,000 of these pistols produced in the period 1836-1844 with a large portion of that number converted to percussion. These pistols were virtually all issued with most seeing service with U.S. Dragoons and rarely are found today with orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl & furniture retain bright metal finish, probably orig with strong orig “feathers” around front sight and rammer lug. Lockplate, hammer, frizzen & top tang retain virtually all of their orig factory case colors only lightly faded. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains about all of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with light pitting. 4-44178 JR174 (3,500-4,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	2371	$3,450.00	FINE JOHNSON MODEL 1836 FLINTLOCK PISTOL. SN NSN. Cal. 54. Fine example of this model with 8-1/2″ rnd bbl with elliptical brass front sight and dish shaped rear sight on top tang, iron furniture with captive rammer attached to bottom of bbl. There are small inspector initials on various parts. Mounted in 1-pc walnut stock with raised side panels and two clear cartouches on left side. Lockplate, hammer & frizzen are color case hardened and has a brass pan. Lockplate is marked “US. / R. JOHNSON / MIDDN CONN / 1844”. Breech end of bbl has the usual “US” and inspector initials. Face of frizzen still has the orig serrations showing only minor abrasion. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearms there were approx. 18,000 of these pistols produced in the period 1836-1844 with a large portion of that number converted to percussion. These pistols were virtually all issued with most seeing service with U.S. Dragoons and rarely are found today with orig finish. CONDITION: Very fine to extremely fine. Bbl & furniture retain bright metal finish, probably orig with strong orig “feathers” around front sight and rammer lug. Lockplate, hammer, frizzen & top tang retain virtually all of their orig factory case colors only lightly faded. Wood is sound with a few light nicks & scratches and retains about all of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, strong bore with light pitting. 4-44178 JR174 (3,500-4,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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