{"product_id":"original-u-s-model-1836-flintlock-cavalry-pistol-by-robert-johnson-with-cartouches-unconverted-dated-1839","title":"Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Robert Johnson with Cartouches - Unconverted - dated 1838","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 relatively early production, and looks to have seen long service based on the external condition.\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\u003e1838\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 \u003cem\u003e\"R. Johnson, I.N. Johnson Pistols and Colt 1851 Revolvers 1837-1851\"\u003c\/em\u003e. There are also several other possible inspectors this could be. The left side of the stock still has a faint oval cartouche, however it is too faint to read accurately.\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 service condition overall, the pistol definitely shows that it saw long service, with areas of past staining and pitting. There is even having had a piece of iron grafted onto the frizzen once it became excessively worn. The jaw screw also looks to be a fabricated replacement. The interior of the barrel is rusty, and also shows signs of heavy use while in service. The ramrod is functional, however it bottoms out in the stock before becoming fully seated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stock is in very good condition, with the only crack we can find running from the breech to the rear lock screw, a very common location. It does however show wear and small dents and scratches from use, and it also looks like someone personalized it on the left side by the inspection cartouche with \"J H W\".\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: 1838\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":41690613874757,"sku":"ONSV24MDF010","price":1795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONSV24MDF010__01.jpg?v=1717183223","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-model-1836-flintlock-cavalry-pistol-by-robert-johnson-with-cartouches-unconverted-dated-1839","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}