Good U.S. Military model 1836 flintlock service pistol by R. Johnson, 1843 which was converted to percussion for the American Civil War (1860-1865). Round .54 caliber barrel is 8.5" L and stamped at the breech with inspector's mark (JH) over (P) with a brass blade front sight. The lock is stamped with (US) over (R. Johnson) over (Middn Conn) over (1843). Captive steel ramrod. Stock has remnants of (2) inspector's cartouche's stamped on the left side of the stock at the rear of the side plate, and the number (82). The stock is solid with scratches and dings from years of service. All steel parts have light areas of salt & pepper pitting which was cleaned and coated with a thin layer of old protective clear varnish. For Reference see Flaydermans guide to antique American firearms and their values by Norm Flayderman. Size 14.5" overall length

Good example in strong working order