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LOT 9039:
R. Johnson Model 1836 Converted to Percussion .58 Caliber. 8.5" barrel length. SN: NSN. Polished ...
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Start price:
$
200
Estimate :
$400 - $600
Buyer's Premium: 24%
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R. Johnson Model 1836 Converted to Percussion
.58 Caliber. 8.5" barrel length. SN: NSN. Polished finish to all iron and steel parts with cut down brass frizzen set in a walnut stock with iron pommel cap and two-pies triggerguard. Single shot percussion pistol with iron swivel ramrod below barrel and mounting brass blade front and iron notch rear sights. Lockplate is signed US./R.JOHNSON/MIDDN CONN/1844. Top of the barrel is struck US./JH/P with an additional H initial on the left barrel flat. H stamp remains visible on the tang with a partial inspector initial on the barrel band. Stock has been sanded with the counterpane showing two faint and illegible cartouches and the top of the wrist marked 80.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition
Very Good. Bore is Dark with patina and some patches of rust throughout. Metal finish has taken on a gray patina overall with brown patina forming at the edges. Item additionally shows some pitting at the front and rear edges of the lockplate, on the barrel band, and surrounding the nipple. Cut down frizzen shows some tarnish. Item additionally displays rounded edges to the wood, indicative of sanding, with handling wear, mars, and scratches overall. Stock is cracked on the right wrist behind the lockplate, and on the right stock between the barrel and serpentine.
