^Lot 3307 1842 DATED U.S. CONTRACT MODEL 1836 FLINTLOCK

PISTOL. Cal. 54. NSN. Standard configuration of the last US martial flintlock pistol, 8.5" barrel inspected "US / JH / P" on breech, iron mounted, brass blade front sight, oval raised integral rear sight. Lock marked "US / R. JOHNSON / MIDDn CONN / 1842". This is a nice "as found" uncleaned survivor, possibly never fired. CONDITION: fine overall, complete and original, dark iron plum patina, sharp edges throughout, including stock with two crisp inspector cartouches "WAT" & "JCB", hairline rear of lock. Mechanically fine w/ bright smooth bore. (01-23461/JS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.