The final design of a US military flintlock pistol, made 1836 to 1844
The pistol has a brass front sight blade, dished rear sight, swivel ramrod with button head and iron mountings; brass pan. The lock is marked “U.S. / R. JOHNSON / MIDDN CONN / 1836”. Upper barrel at breech is marked “U.S.” over “JCB” [Joseph Cooper Brag, civilian employee of the Ordinance Department] over “P”. The stock displays sharp inspector’s marks: “JJC” [John J. Callahan] and “W.A.T [William A. Thornton, Brevet Brigadier General, U.S. Army; Chief Inspector Contract Arms]”.
This example remains in extraordinarily fine original condition.
Item Date: 1842
Measurement: The bright finish .54-caliber round barrel is 8.5" long
Material: Walnut Grips
Item Condition: Fine including action and stock.
Price: $2,800
SKU 728-146
For More Information, Please Contact David Hillier at 978-597-8084 or email drh@aaawt.com.
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