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Lot 19: U.S. Johnson Contract Model 1842 Percussion Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 25, 2009

Lot 19: U.S. Johnson Contract Model 1842 Percussion Pistol

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: April 25, 2009

Estimated Price: $750 - $1,100
Price Realized:
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U.S. Johnson Contract Model 1842 Percussion Pistol

Manufacturer: Johnson I.N.
Model: 1842
Type: Pistol
Gauge: 54
Barrel: 8-1/2 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1792
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 9
Class: Antique
Description:

Marked "US / I.N. JOHNSON" on the lock plate in front of the hammer, "MIDDTN / CONN / 1853" vertically at the rear. The date on the barrel tang cannot be read and the left rear of the barrel is marked "US / SK / P". Brass mountings, blade front sight, swivel type steel ramrod with a button shaped head and mounted with a one piece walnut stock with "LK" and "WAT" cartouches and a brass buttcap. Approximately 10,000 of these pistols were manufactured 1853-1855.

Rating Definition:

Fair. The refinished barrel has an artificial dark patina with scattered minor pitting. The hammer, lock plate and barrel tang have a mottled gray patina with some light pitting. The brass has been polished and shows scattered minor dings. The stock is very good with a few minor dents, dings and scratches and faint, but legible cartouches. The markings are light but legible. The action is fine. From the Will Hoffeld collection.



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