The Model 1836 was the last and arguably finest of the flintlock U.S. martial pistols. It was the standard issue pistol in the Mexican War and continued to be used into the Civil War after being converted for percussion caps. It has rounded blade front sight, a dished oval rear sight on the barrel tang, a swivel mounted ramrod, extended tangs that link the trigger guard and barrel tang to the pommel cap, a detachable brass flash pan, "US./JH/P" on top of the barrel, "US/R. JOHNSON/MIDDN CONN/1841" on the center of the lock, small inspection marks, and "JH" and "WAT" cartouches on the left stock flat of the highly figured presentation quality walnut stock. As Robert Reilly pointed out in "United States Martial Flintlocks," "A few pistols of this model by both Johnson and Waters are known with all parts tinned indicating possible naval use" (page 190).

Fine with tinned surfaces showing minor frosting and flaking, isolated minor pitting, and general mild wear. The exceptionally fine stock has smooth oiled finish, nice burl walnut figure on the left side of the wrist and bottom, crisp cartouches, small hairline crack at the tail of the lock, and minor overall wear. Mechanically excellent.