Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Robert Johnson of Middletown Conn. - dated 1837 Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns The rifle comes complete with

The rifle comes complete with cleaning rod and with what appears to be a fully intact needle

the original retaining hooks on the back tore through the canvas and are missing

The Chassepot so impressed the Germans that many cavalry units were subsequently issued with shortened version when captured

the original securing string is still present

the elastic ‘crossed’ ankle straps provide a surprisingly secure fit around the ankle

Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Robert Johnson of Middletown Conn. - dated 1837 Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns The rifle comes complete withOriginal 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. This example was made by Robert Johnson of Middletown Connecticut, and is still clearly marked on the lock: U. S. R. JOHNSON MIDDN CONN 1837 Comes complete with its "trapped" swivel Ram Rod for easier use by