Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol manufactured by Robert Johnson of Middletown, Connecticut in 1841. The pistol has distinctive swivel ramrod with button-shaped head, barrel band with side plate extension and backstrap with integral buttcap. The barrel, barrel band, side-plate, trigger guard and backstrap/buttcap are iron and finished "National Armory Bright". The lock has a brass, detachable, fenced pan. The trigger, lock plate, hammer and frizzen have a casehardened finish. The black walnut stock has an oil finish. The pistol has a brass front sight blade and an oval-shaped rear sight on the tang. The lock plate is marked: "U.S./R. JOHNSON/MIDDN CONN./1841" between the hammer and the frizzen spring. The top of the barrel is stamped: "U.S./JH/P" in three lines perpendicular to the axis of the bore. Small "H" sub-inspector marks are stamped on most components. The left stock flat is stamped with the Ordnance Inspector's script initials "WAT" in a vertical oval and the Ordnance Sub-Inspector's script initials "JH" in a horizontal oval. The Model 1836 Pistol was the last U.S. flintlock martial pistol and is widely considered to be the best designed and most attractive of all U.S. flintlock handguns. Model 1836 Pistols were the primary handgun carried by the Dragoons and Mounted Rifles during the Mexican War.

Very fine. The pistol appears to be un-issued and has been cleaned many years ago on the arsenal bright metal areas. The lock and trigger retain 75% of the original casehardened finish. The brass pan has an attractive aged patina. The barrel and iron furniture are bright with no pitting. All of the markings on the barrel and lock plate are crisp. The stock is in excellent condition with sharp edges and exceptional Ordnance inspection marks. Wear is limited to some very minor storage marks. This is a very fine example of an important and desirable U.S. martial flintlock pistol.