Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Cavalry Percussion Pistol by I.N. Johnson - dated 1854 U.S. Flare Guns The most notable feature is

The most notable feature is found on the blade nearest the hilt

This test saw the men under arms for over 12 hours a day conducting a wide selection of military manoeuvres

These are fantastically rare

and is stamped on the top with amaker mark and an date: ЯR 217 1940

1933 at the 10

Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Cavalry Percussion Pistol by I.N. Johnson - dated 1854 U.S. Flare Guns The most notable feature isOriginal 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