{"product_id":"original-u-s-model-1836-flintlock-cavalry-pistol-by-robert-johnson-of-middletown-conn-dated-1838","title":"Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Robert Johnson of Middletown Conn. - dated 1837","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. This example was made by \u003cstrong\u003eRobert Johnson\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cstrong\u003eMiddletown Connecticut\u003c\/strong\u003e, and is still clearly 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\u003e1837\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/center\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComes complete with its \"trapped\" swivel Ram Rod for easier use by mounted cavalry troops when reloading. This is a VERY early example, only the second year of production, and has maker markings different from those seen later in the production run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pistol measures 14\" overall, with a smooth bore barrel of 8 1\/2\" that is stamped with the inspectors mark \u003cstrong\u003eU.S. \/ J.H. \/ P\u003c\/strong\u003e, for John Harris, who inspected R. Johnson and I.N. Johnson Pistols and later Colt 1851 Revolvers, working 1837-1851. All steel mounted, the only brass components are the brass powder pan and the brass fore sight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn nice condition overall with a lovely dark patina on the steel components. The stock is in very good condition and still bears inspector's cartouches on the left side, though they are unfortunately too worn to be completely legible. The lock functions correctly, holding half-cock and dry firing at full.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very nice and well marked example of this hard to find pistol, ready to display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYears of Manufacture: 1837\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.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39586482880581,"sku":"ON12692","price":1795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ON12692__01.jpg?v=1634937043","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-model-1836-flintlock-cavalry-pistol-by-robert-johnson-of-middletown-conn-dated-1838","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}