Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Cavalry Percussion Pistol by I.N. Johnson dated 1854 British "Bobby" Police Merk Telefonbau of München (Munich)

Merk Telefonbau of München (Munich)

showing extensive service and use in the field

This is the marking for helmet maker Eisenhütte Silesia

The Remington name and address on the tang of the receiver has become faint but is discernible

Also included are original photos and negatives of the signing of the Japanese Instrument of Surrender aboard the USS Missouri

Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Cavalry Percussion Pistol by I.N. Johnson dated 1854 British "Bobby" Police Merk Telefonbau of München (Munich)Original 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