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LOT 1278
Spectacular Robert Johnson U.S. Contract Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol - NSN, 54 cal., 8 1/2 inch round bbl., bright/casehardened finish, walnut stock. This spectacular Model 1836 flintlock pistol was manufactured by Robert Johnson of
Middletown, Connecticut, in 1842 and has the standard markings and features, although it appears to have seen little, if any, use at all. Many saw hard use during the Mexican-American War and Civil War in the holsters of the U.S. cavalry. The Model 1836 is considered the finest of all U.S. martial flintlock pistols, and many were converted to percussion making original examples like this particularly desirable, especially in this high state of condition. “U.S./JH/P” markings on the breech of the bright barrel, “US./R.JOHNSON/MIDDn CONN/1842” marked on the casehardened lock, and two oval script inspection cartouches “JCB” and “W.A.T” (William A. Thornton) crisply stamped on the left stock flat. Square mating mark stamps visible on numerous screws and small components on the outside and inside of the lock including the original flash pan. CONDITION: Excellent, nearly in as issued condition. The barrel and fittings exhibit attractive armory bright surfaces, and 98% highly attractive vivid original case colors are showing on the barrel tang, lock, hammer, frizzen and trigger, with a few very small minor spots of surface pitting visible. The brass flash pan and front sight display an attractive untouched bright golden patina. Sharp untouched markings and edges in the metal overall. The stock is excellent with absolutely defined edges, a few scratches and handling marks, and exceptionally crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. This is one of the finest surviving Model 1836 pistols today, serving as a true time capsule, and would make a fine addition to any U.S. martial collection! Provenance: Richard Peters, USMC, Reserves Law Enforcement, a Gentleman. Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500
LOT 1279
Fine Robert Johnson U.S. Contract Model 1836 Flintlock Pistol - NSN, 54 cal., 8 1/2 inch round bbl., bright/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured by Robert Johnson of Middletown, Connecticut. Blade front and dished rear sights, swivel mounted ramrod, “U.S./JH/P” inspection marks on the barrel, maker’s markings over “1841” on the lock, and “JH” and “WAT” oval script inspection cartouches on the left flat. This model was the final flintlock martial pistol used in the U.S. and is certainly among the most attractive single shot military pistols ever made. CONDITION: Fine, with mostly bright iron surfaces including the casehardened surfaces, some scattered patches of light freckling, and visible markings in the metal. The stock is very fine, with defined edges, some scattered minor nicks and scratches, and exceptionally crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 1280
Fine U.S. Contract H. Aston & Co. Model 1842 Percussion Pistol Dated 1852 - NSN, 54 cal., 8 1/2 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. The Model 1842 was the first standard U.S. martial pistol produced originally as a percussion weapon and was used primarily in the Mexican-American War with service into the Civil War era. This example was manufactured by Henry Aston & Co. and features two distinct oval script “WN” (Walter North)
and “WAT” (William A. Thornton) inspection cartouches, matching “1852” dates on the lock and barrel tang, and marked “MS/US/SM/P” on top of the breech with “JH” inspection initials on the left of the breech. CONDITION: Fine, with scattered mild brown spotting on the iron surfaces with otherwise sharp edges and markings and attractive untouched golden aged patina on the brass. Stock is very fine with distinct edges overall, some light dents and handling marks, and exceptionally crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 1281 U.S. Simeon North Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol - NSN, 54 cal., 9 1/8 inch round bbl., brown/casehardened finish, walnut stock. 19,374 of these pistols were manufactured by Simeon North c. 1817 to 1820. The lock plate is marked “S. NORTH/U [eagle shield motif ] S/MIDLTN CONN.” and has an angled brass pan without a fence. The breech end of the barrel on the left is marked “P” and “US”. Features a brass blade front sight on the barrel band and partial inspection initial “N” and a small “V” on the left stock flat. Two deep “condemnation” stamps on top of the breech. CONDITION: Very good with a mix of an old applied brown finish and dark brown patina throughout. Stock is fine with an old outer protective coating showing scattered surface crazing, scattered scratches and dings, and a thin crack on the left ahead of the rear lock screw. Mechanically fine. Estimate: 1,800 - 2,500
LOT 1282
Fine Mexican-American War U.S. Contract H. Aston & Co. Model 1842 Percussion Pistol Dated 1847/1848 - NSN, 54 cal., 8 1/2 inch round bbl., bright finish, walnut stock. The Model 1842 was the first standard U.S. martial pistol produced originally as a percussion weapon and was used primarily in the Mexican-American War with service into the Civil War era. This example was manufactured by Henry
Aston & Co. and features two distinct oval script “NWP” (Nahum W. Patch) and “WAT” (William A. Thornton) inspection cartouches surrounding “W.C.K.” inspection initials which are repeated on the right of the breech, “1847” dated lock and “1848” dated barrel tang, marked “US/NWP/P” on top of the breech. CONDITION: Fine, with the iron surfaces polished bright showing some faded edges on the markings, some scattered minor surface pitting, and bright golden patina on the brass. The stock is excellent with distinct edges overall, attractive original raised grain, a few light dents and handling marks, and exceptionally crisp cartouches. Mechanically excellent. Provenance: Richard Peters, USMC, Reserves Law Enforcement, a Gentleman. Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 1283
South Carolina Marked U.S. North Model 1816 Flintlock Pistol - NSN, 54 cal., 9 1/16 inch round
bbl., brown/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured from 1817 to 1820.”S. NORTH/U [eagle shield motif ]S/MIDLN CON.” marked at the center of the lock, “P/US” marked at the left breech of the barrel, and “S.CAROLINA” on top of the breech. Features a brass blade front sight on the barrel band, brass flash pan without a fence, and a faint oval inspection cartouche stamped on the left stock flat.
CONDITION: Good, with traces of original brown finish, mostly dark brown patina, mild oxidation and pitting, a replacement hammer, age darkened patina on the brass flash pan, and mostly defined markings in the iron. The stock is good, with numerous scattered chips, dings and scratches, a crack behind the lock, a crack on the left ahead of the rear lock screw, and a faint but visible cartouche. The crude replacement hammer does not remain in the cocked position, needs mechanical work.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250 201