This exceptional example of a .54 caliber, smoothbore, flintlock pistol is one of approximately 18,000 Model 1836 pistols manufactured by Robert Johnson of Middletown, Connecticut, between 1836 and 1844. These pistols were primarily used in the Mexican-American War as well as on the frontier. The Model 1836 was widely considered to be the best designed and manufactured U.S. martial flintlock pistol. The pistol has an 8 1/2 inch round barrel with a rounded brass front sight blade, swivel mounted ramrod with button head, and iron mounts. The barrel, ramrod, buttcap, barrel band and trigger guard are "armory bright". The lock and tang were casehardened. The lock is marked "U.S./R.JOHNSON/MIDDN CONN/1840" below the brass priming pan. The left rear of the barrel is marked "US/JH/P", and the left barrel and stock flats are marked with the letter "P". The front of the trigger guard is marked with the letter "H". The left stock flat is marked with oval "MPL" and "JH" cartouches.

Excellent with primarily bright barrel and mounts with some scattered small areas of minor pitting, 95% plus original dark case colors, smooth dark patina on the cock, dark aged patina on the brass priming, pan, clear markings, and minor wear. The stock is excellent with only a few minor dings and handling marks, attractive figure towards the pommel, and crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. Appears nearly as issued. This would be difficult to improve upon.