Jeffrey S. Evans & Assoc., Inc.
Live Auction

June 17, 2023: Premier Americana – Day Two

Sat, Jun 17, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 2004

R. JOHNSON U.S. MODEL 1836 CONTRACT FLINTLOCK PISTOL

Estimate: $300 - $500

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $10
$200 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

R. JOHNSON U.S. MODEL 1836 CONTRACT FLINTLOCK PISTOL, .54 caliber smoothbore, lockplate marked "US. / R. JOHNSON / MIDDN CONN / 1840", round barrel marked "US / JCB / P", worn inspector's markings in ovoid cartouches on left side of walnut stock, swivel-type steel ramrod. Robert Johnson, Middletown, CT. 1840. 8 1/2" L barrel, 13 3/4" LOA. 

Condition

Good overall condition with expected usage wear, some areas and spots of rusting, some pitting to barrel, stock with a short crack bordering lockplate and some marring, replaced hammer and hammer screw.

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Property of an Auburn, AL private collection.