pomeroy-m1816-musket-for-new-york-troops-us-arsenal-conversion-to-percussion
Lot 3218
Pomeroy M1816 Musket for New York Troops, US Arsenal Conversion to Percussion
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
.69 caliber, 42 in. smoothbore barrel with eagle head / P/ V marks plus inspector's initials SJ (Seth James) at breech, S.N.Y. 1821 (date inverted) to left of percussion cap nipple, walnut stock with iron mounts, the lockplate having an eagle over L. POMEROY before the hammer and 1821/US to the rear; sling swivels present; bayonet marked US/TA included.

57-1/2 overall length without bayonet fixed.

Private North Carolina Collection

Working action; light oxidation to metal; crisp stamped marks; good finish to stock with expected signs of use. Very good condition.