US Model 1816 Contract Musket by Pomeroy in Original Flint Condition
Item #: WR1129
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This is a Model 1816 Flintlock musket manufactured by L. Pomeroy of Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The Model 1816 musket was the largest production of muskets by the national armories of Springfield and Harpers Ferry, with a total of 675,000 between the two. Independent contracts were also granted, including Pomeroy. Between 1817 and 1836, Pomeroy manufactured 21,600 of the Model 1816 in different variants. This musket measures 57 3/4" overall and has a 42" smoothbore barrel in .69 caliber. The bore is dark and rusty throughout. The exterior of the barrel, along with all the other iron parts, has the brown finish found on Type II variants. The proof marks found on the left side of the barrel near the breech read US/JM/recessed P/. The date on the barrel tang is 1829. There is no rear sight, the front sight is a simple blade type on top of the double strap front barrel band. The bayonet lug is located on top of the barrel 1 1/2" behind the muzzle. The barrel is retained by three bands, with the front sling swivel being attached to the middle band. The rear sling swivel is attached to the trigger bow. The bands are retained by springs, the rear and middle springs being in front of the bands. The original ramrod is still with the musket. The lockplate is marked with an eagle/L.POMEROY forward of the hammer and 1829/US behind the hammer. The original frizzen and brass flash pan are with the lock. This is not a reconversion from percussion back to flint. The mechanics of the lock are strong, with the hammer holding in half and full cock. The butt plate tang is stamped US. The walnut stock is in it's untouched, original condition. The barrel and ramrod channels have crisp, sharp edges. There are no major cracks or loss of wood anywhere on the stock. The walnut has a dark aged appearance from handling and shows the expected dings and dents from use. Overall this is an excellent example of a Mexican War era musket that very well could have seen service in the early days of the American Civil War.
Your Price $3,250.00 USD
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