Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Cavalry Percussion Pistol by I.N. Johnson - dated 1854 Uniforms Bombardier: Gene Lightfoot

Bombardier: Gene Lightfoot

Offered here is a nice "barn fresh" example of the 3rd Model Pattern 1853 Enfield Rifle Musket

and did away with the complicated dial-driven rear sight

These are identical to those issued since the turn-of-the-century and through both world wars

Original U.S. Civil War Era M-1842 Cavalry Percussion Pistol by I.N. Johnson - dated 1854 Uniforms Bombardier: Gene LightfootOriginal 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