Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Cavalry Percussion Pistol by I.N. Johnson - dated 1854 MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly as expected from a sword

as expected from a sword of this age

Highland regiments had played a conspicuous role in such Victorian conflicts as the Crimean War and the putting down of the Indian Mutiny

reused post-war by a French costumer

This example is offered in very good condition and bears an ink stamp that reads 7-43/JL&S/449

Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Cavalry Percussion Pistol by I.N. Johnson - dated 1854 MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly as expected from a swordOriginal Item: Only One Available. This U. S. made single shot, smoothbore pistol is a very nice service used 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