We’ve covered the early history of U.S. martial pistols and the eventual development of the Model 1805 Harpers Ferry in past articles on this site, so you can check out the story that led to ...

Object Details maker Johnson, Robert Description Physical Description: This .54 caliber smoothbore, single-shot flintlock Model 1836 pistol was made by Robert Johnson of Middletown, Connecticut. It ...

The pistols were equipped with a round, smoothbore barrel measuring 10.0625 inches long, with a .54-caliber bore diameter that matched the similarly built Harpers Ferry Model 1803 rifle.

Object Details maker Harpers Ferry Armory Description Physical Description: This .54 caliber rifled flintlock Model 1805/1807 Pistol was made by Harper’s Ferry. It has a round barrel with a supporting ...