Cal. 54. NSN. Bbl 8 1/2". The round bbl has a brass bladed front sight and is marked near the breech "US JH P". The lock is marked "U.S. R.JOHNSON MIDDN CONN 1840" under the brass pan and in front of the cock. Iron trigger guard, buttcap, backstrap, sideplate/barrel band, swivel, and swivel ramrod. Stock shows visible cartouche on the left side. CONDITION: iron has a clean mottled gray patina. The lock holds full cock only. Markings are a bit worn but remain legible. Fair bore. (01-26868/BF). $1,200-1,500.
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