(A) US MODEL 1842 PERCUSSION PISTOL BY IRA N. JOHNSON.

Issued from 1845 through 1852 and built in Middletown Conn. This example is dated 185?, not totally discernable.US and I.N.JOHNSON Middtn Conn is also stamped on lock. Barrel breech stamps are corrupted with only the U still visible. The left side of walnut stock no longer shows any cartouche stamps.All hardware is steel finished in the white and all furniture is brass to include a small blade front sight. Also features the standard swivel ramrod. CONDITION: Very Good. Steel shows an oxidized brown finish with fairly consistent salt and pepper texture. Very good stock exhibiting scattered dings andimpressions. Mechanically sound. Dark bore shows some abrasion.Barrel Length: 8 - 1/2"Caliber/Bore: .54 SmoothboreFFL Status: AntiqueManufacturer: JohnsonModel: 1842Serial Number: NSN