Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by R. Johnson Converted to Percussion - dated 1841 U.S. Ammo followed by the United States

followed by the United States in 1917

The back shows “Mother France” nursing her baby “Petain

instead of to the death

but it no longer holds a glow

• Weighs 2 lbs

Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by R. Johnson Converted to Percussion - dated 1841 U.S. Ammo followed by the United StatesOriginal Item: Only One Available. Adopted in 1836, the production of this model continued until 1844, and this flintlock pistol intended for Cavalry was widely used in the Mexican American War. A total of almost 41,000 units were produced before being replaced by the M 1842 Percussion pistol. Many flintlock pistols were later converted to percussion, such as this example. This example was made by Robert Johnson of Middletown Connecticut, and is still