Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Cavalry Percussion Pistol by I.N. Johnson dated 1854 German Military Maps measuring 11 1/2" in length

measuring 11 1/2" in length and 17" overall

Nice matured condition ready to display

One of the better examples we have seen recently

however these are extremely rare

with most contents offered in excellent unissued condition

Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Cavalry Percussion Pistol by I.N. Johnson dated 1854 German Military Maps measuring 11 1/2" in lengthOriginal Item: Only One Available. This U. S. made single shot, smoothbore pistol is a very nice example of the Model 1842 percussion pistol, produced by Ira N. Johnson of Middletown, Connecticut. Ira Johnson received a contract from the U. S. Ordnance Dept in March 1851 to produce 10,000 M1842 pistols. Johnson was a partner in the firm of H. Aston & Co when he resigned to start his own company to manufacture single shot pistols. Johnson delivered