This is an example of a Model 1836 flintlock pistol manufactured by Robert Johnson of Middletown, Connecticut, in 1843 and later, (1850s), converted to percussion. The lock is marked "US./R. JOHNSON/MIDDn CONN./1838" and the top of the barrel at the breech is marked "U.S./JH/P", with a small "H" on the left rear flat. The pistol has the distinctive iron swivel ramrod with button head, barrel band that extends to join the side plate and integral back strap and buttcap. The barrel, side plate/barrel band, ramrod, buttcap and trigger guard were finished National Armory Bright. The lock plate, hammer, frizzen, barrel tang and trigger casehardened finish. The black walnut, stock has an oil finish. There is an illegible oval cartouche and a "WAT" oval cartouche on the left stock flat.

Fair. The metal surfaces have a mottled silver gray patina with scattered minor pitting. The stock is good with several minor dents and a few minor dings and scratches. The lock markings are readable. The action is fine.

This is an example of a Model 1836 flintlock pistol manufactured by Robert Johnson of Middletown, Connecticut, in 1838 and later, (1850s), converted to percussion. The lock is marked "US./R. JOHNSON/MIDDn CONN./1838" and the top of the barrel at the breech is marked "U.S./JH/P". The pistol has the distinctive iron swivel ramrod with button head, barrel band that extends to join the side plate and integral back strap and buttcap. The barrel, side plate/barrel band, ramrod, buttcap and trigger guard were finished National Armory Bright. The lock plate, hammer, frizzen, barrel tang and trigger casehardened finish. The black walnut, stock has an oil finish. The illegible script initials of the Ordnance Sub-Inspector are stamped in a horizontal oval on the left stock flat.

Good as converted. The metal surfaces have a dark brown patina with some minor pitting on the lock. The replacement hammer has light scroll engraving and a smooth silver gray patina. The stock is also good with some scattered minor dings and scratches and an old repair at the upper rear of the lock. The edges of the flats remain sharp. The markings are readable. The action is fine.