Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Cavalry Percussion Pistol by I.N. Johnson dated 1849/55 German Mauser 98k K98 blacksmiths mastered these new arts

blacksmiths mastered these new arts

which contained 3rd and 4th Guards Regiments

it even retains the band of red paint on the top

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some markings may not be legible or have worn away

Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Cavalry Percussion Pistol by I.N. Johnson dated 1849/55 German Mauser 98k K98 blacksmiths mastered these new artsOriginal 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