This gun is a reconversion from percussion. Appears to have been altered with a "drum" style bolster which was removed, a plug inserted into the hole and a touch hole drilled into the plug. Some of the lock parts are reproductions. "US/ JH/ P" marked on the barrel. Lock his well marked with standard Johnson markings and an 1837 date. Cartouches on stock are present but hard to see. CONDITION: Retains a pleasing patina with light surface rust and minor pitting. Markings are good. Stock has numerous glued breaks and repairs but is solid. There is a piece of wood missing from the top rear of the lock cavity. Hammer will not hold at full cock, but does hold at half cock. Bore has pitting. GR Name Value Accessories Barrel Length 8 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore .56 Smoothbore FFL Status Antique Manufacturer Johnson Model 1836 Paperwork Serial Number NSN
This gun is a reconversion from percussion. Appears to have been altered with a "drum" style bolster which was removed, a plug inserted into the hole and a touch hole drilled into the plug. Some of the lock parts are reproductions. "US/ JH/ P" marked on the barrel. Lock his well marked with standard Johnson markings and an 1837 date. Cartouches on stock are present but hard to see. CONDITION: Retains a pleasing patina with light surface rust and minor pitting. Markings are good. Stock has numerous glued breaks and repairs but is solid. There is a piece of wood missing from the top rear of the lock cavity. Hammer will not hold at full cock, but does hold at half cock. Bore has pitting. GR Name Value Accessories Barrel Length 8 - 1/2" Caliber/Bore .56 Smoothbore FFL Status Antique Manufacturer Johnson Model 1836 Paperwork Serial Number NSN
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