{"product_id":"original-u-s-model-1836-flintlock-cavalry-pistol-by-r-johnson-with-cartouches-unconverted-dated-1844","title":"Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by R. Johnson with Cartouches - Unconverted - dated 1843","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal Item: Only One Available. Adopted in 1836, the production of this model continued until 1844, and this flintlock pistol intended for Cavalry was widely used in the Mexican\/American War. A total of almost 41,000 units were produced before being replaced by the M-1842 Percussion pistol. Many flintlock pistols were later converted to percussion, however this example escaped that fate, and is still in the original flintlock configuration! It is a very late production example, probably one of the last flintlocks to be produced before the factory switched to M-1842 production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example was made by \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Johnson\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003eMiddletown Connecticut\u003c\/strong\u003e, and is still marked on the lock:-\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eU.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eR. JOHNSON\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMIDDN CONN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1843\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe left side of the barrel breech also still has visible proof marks reading \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eJH\u003c\/em\u003e \/ P\u003c\/strong\u003e. We believe that this is the inspector marking for James Harris, who is noted for inspecting \"R. Johnson, I.N. Johnson Pistols and Colt 1851 Revolvers 1837-1851\". There are also several other possible inspectors this could be. The left side of the stock still has a faint oval \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJCS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e cartouche, which looks to be for \u003cspan\u003eJohn C. Stebbins, who inspected the very similar pistols by Asa Waters, so it is possible that he inspected some Johnson pistols as well. The construction of the two pistols is also identical, so it's always possible during service at arsenal that a stock may have been swapped. Definitely some great research potential here!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pistol comes complete with its \"trapped\" swivel Ram Rod for easier use by mounted cavalry troops when reloading. The pistol measures 14\" overall, with a smooth bore barrel of 8 1\/2\", and the lock is fully functional, holding at half cock and firing at full. The pistol is all steel mounted, the only brass components are the brass powder pan and the brass fore sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn very nice condition overall, the pistol definitely shows that it saw long service, but was also well cared for, the steel now showing a mostly bright polished patina. The stock is in very good condition, with light wear from service. It has been cleaned and polished, and is actually made from some very attractive walnut. There are some faded markings visible on the stock by the lock plate, as well as on the bottom, which may be opportunities for future research.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very nice attractive example of a rare unconverted M1836 flintlock pistol, ready to research and display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears of Manufacture: 1843\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .54\" Pistol\u003cbr\u003eAmmunition Type: Lead Ball \u0026amp; Powder\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 14 Inches\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBarrel Length: 8 1\/2 Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAction: Flintlock Side Action\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle-Loaded\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41525984297029,"sku":"ONJR24RJA116","price":1895.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR24RJA116__01.jpg?v=1714592742","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-model-1836-flintlock-cavalry-pistol-by-r-johnson-with-cartouches-unconverted-dated-1844","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}