U.S. MODEL 1817 CONTRACT RIFLE
.54 cal., lockplate marked "R.JOHNSON/U and (eagle emblem)" and "S/"MIDDN CONN.", single shot muzzleloader, 36 in. round rifled barrel with 3 barrel bands, marked with "US/P" with date on tang, iron mounti...
JOHNSON, ROBERT
Robert Johnson was a manufacturer of the U.S. Model 1817 Contract Flintlock Rifle. He comprised the other half of the trademark "R & J.D. Johnson" in which other contract firearms were manufactured. For additional listings, please refer to listings under Robert & John D. Johnson in this section.
Located in Middletown, CT, circa 1812-1855.
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