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Lot 19:U.S. Johnson Contract Model 1842 Percussion Pistol

April 25th, 2009|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 19:U.S. Johnson Contract Model 1842 Percussion Pistol

April 25th, 2009|Rock Island, IL
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U.S. Johnson Contract Model 1842 Percussion Pistol

Marked "US / I.N. JOHNSON" on the lock plate in front of the hammer, "MIDDTN / CONN / 1853" vertically at the rear. The date on the barrel tang cannot be read and the left rear of the barrel is marked "US / SK / P". Brass mountings, blade front sight, swivel type steel ramrod with a button shaped head and mounted with a one piece walnut stock with "LK" and "WAT" cartouches and a brass buttcap. Approximately 10,000 of these pistols were manufactured 1853-1855.

ConditionFair. The refinished barrel has an artificial dark patina with scattered minor pitting. The hammer, lock plate and barrel tang have a mottled gray patina with some light pitting. The brass has been polished and shows scattered minor dings. The stock is very good with a few minor dents, dings and scratches and faint, but legible cartouches. The markings are light but legible. The action is fine. From the Will Hoffeld collection.
Details
ManufacturerJohnson I.N.
Model1842
TypePistol
ClassAntique
Caliber / Gauge54
Barrel8-1/2 inch round
Finishbright
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1854
Catalog page9
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