THE FIRST DATED 1838, THE SECOND CIRCA 1840-50
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A .54 U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Service Pistol, And A 140-Bore Allen & Thurber Six-Shot Percussion Pepperbox Revolver
The first dated 1838, the second circa 1840-50
The first reconverted from percussion, the lock stamped 'U.S. R. Johnson Middn. Conn. 1838', walnut half-stock, iron mounts, and later stirrup ramrod (iron parts with some pitting); the second with signed fluted barrel block stamped 'Norwich C-T', 'Cast Steel', and 'Patented 1837', scroll engraved action, etched nipple-shield, and walnut grips
14in. (35.6cm.) and 7¼in. (18.4cm.) (2)
The first dated 1838, the second circa 1840-50
The first reconverted from percussion, the lock stamped 'U.S. R. Johnson Middn. Conn. 1838', walnut half-stock, iron mounts, and later stirrup ramrod (iron parts with some pitting); the second with signed fluted barrel block stamped 'Norwich C-T', 'Cast Steel', and 'Patented 1837', scroll engraved action, etched nipple-shield, and walnut grips
14in. (35.6cm.) and 7¼in. (18.4cm.) (2)
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