This exceptional Model 1836 flintlock pistol was manufactured by Robert Johnson of Middletown, Connecticut, in 1841 and has the standard markings and features, although it appears to have seen little, if any, use at all. Many saw hard use during the Mexican-American War and Civil War in the holsters of the U.S. cavalry. The Model 1836 is considered the finest of all U.S. martial flintlock pistols, and many were converted to percussion making original examples like this particularly desirable, especially in this high state of condition. "US./NWP/P" marked on the breech of the bright barrel, "US./R.JOHNSON/MIDDn CONN/1841" marked on the casehardened lock, and two oval script inspection cartouches "JH" and "W.A.T" (William A. Thornton) crisply stamped on the left stock flat. "13" mating mark stamps visible on numerous screws and small components on the outside and inside of the lock including the original hammer and flash pan. Provenance: The Cranford Dalby Collection