Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Robert Johnson of Middletown Conn. - dated 1837 Japanese Edged Weapons the butt stock is marked

the butt stock is marked with a GA cartouche

We're not entirely sure

most likely from Birmingham

This involved a 2261-mile round trip

the medal was lost or sold before it came into our possession

Original U.S. Model 1836 Flintlock Cavalry Pistol by Robert Johnson of Middletown Conn. - dated 1837 Japanese Edged Weapons the butt stock is markedOriginal 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