Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by R. Johnson Converted to Percussion - dated 1840 German Replica this particular revolver is clearly

this particular revolver is clearly rather special

The M60's gas system was simpler than other gas systems and easier to clean

Both have retained the stitching and color very nicely

Enlisted men and NCOs were supplied with a helmet and often

and still has about 80% of the original nickel plating

Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by R. Johnson Converted to Percussion - dated 1840 German Replica this particular revolver is clearlyOriginal Item: Only One Available. Adopted in 1836, the production of this model continued until 1844, and this flintlock pistol intended for Cavalry was widely used in the Mexican American War. A total of almost 41,000 units were produced before being replaced by the M 1842 Percussion pistol. Many flintlock pistols were later converted to percussion, such as this example. This example was made by Robert Johnson of Middletown Connecticut, and is still