This is an early production, first year dated example of a U.S. contract Model 1836 pistol that was manufactured by Robert Johnson of Middletown, Connecticut, in 1836. It has a rounded blade front sight, a dished oval rear sight on the barrel tang, a swivel mounted ramrod, a detachable brass flash pan, "NWP" marked on top of the barrel, "US./R. JOHNSON/MIDDN CONN/1836" on the center of the lock, single letter inspection marks on various components, and an oval script "JW" cartouche stamped on the left stock flat.

Very good with gray and brown patina, mild pitting, and general mild overall wear. The stock is also very good and has a tension crack on the left at the breech, series of dents on the back of the wrist, some repairs at the edges of the lock mortise, and minor scratches. Mechanically fine.