An Antique US Cavalry Model 1842 Single Shot Percussion Pistol.
Stock Number: 50231
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An Antique US Cavalry, Model 1842, Single Shot, 54 Bore Percussion Pistol, By I.N Johnson, Middleton, Connecticut, dated 1853.
Period
1853
Dimensions
See Text
Geographical area
North America
Description
Offered for Sale, is very fine example of what is now a rare, and difficult to find, early, Antique, US Army single shot percussion pistol. It has a 54 bore smoothbore, 8-1/2″ round barrel, with a brass blade front sight., finished in the “white”, and now to a lightly speckled, silver/light grey patina. There is a swivel type steel ramrod, brass furniture, including a brass barrel band.
The Lock marked..”US/I.N.Johnson”, and “Middtn/Conn/1853.
To the rear barrel top ..”US/JCB”, which are proof markings. Made 1845- 1855. The one piece walnut stock is in excellent undamaged condition, now to a fine patina/colour. There are 2 inspectors cartouches stamped to the LHS, to the rear of the LHS reverse side brass mount.
Action to 1/2 and full Cock strong and sound.
This is a classic pre Civil War side arm, carried mainly by the Cavalry. O/a Length 14″.
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Dealer information
Millais Antiques
I have dealt in Antique Arms and Armour for about 35 years, and my interest began as a school boy during the 2nd WW.
After leaving my home town of Leicester, I went to University, and qualified as a Dental Surgeon at Guys Hospital in 1961 .
My main interests are British and North American Arms of the 18th, 19th,and early 20th Century, plus a few Continental items.
It was 14 years ago that I retired from Dentistry. However, I have continued running my Antiques business, initially while still in practice, and now make most of my sales online, but still exhibit at a number of specialized Antique Arms and Militaria Fairs eg .. Bisley, Bristol, and also at the IACF Fairs, at Ardingly, Sussex.
I also deal in Period Scientific Instruments, mainly of a military association, and have a full listing on www.fleaglass.com.
