lot is a U.S. Model 1836 flintlock pistol was manufactured in 1842 by Robert Johnson of Middletown, Connecticut. The pistol has the distinctive swivel ramrod with button-shaped head, barrel band with strap extension that joins the side plate and integral back strap and buttcap. The barrel has a brass, half-moon front sight; an oval rear sight is located on the tang. The lock has a detachable, fenced brass flash pan. The legend "U.S./R. JOHNSON/MIDDN CONN/1842" is stamped in four lines on the lock plate between the hammer and frizzen spring. Total length is approximately 14 inches.