Guns International #: 102613253
Seller's Inventory #: 233055

Category - Antique Rifles - 1500-1850 - Antique Rifles - Percussion

Category
Antique Rifles - 1500-1850
Antique Rifles - Percussion

1822 Dated Antique L. POMEROY U.S. M1816 CONE Percussion Conversion MUSKET 1 of 10,000 U.S. Contract Production Between 1822-28

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1822 Dated Antique L. POMEROY U.S. M1816 CONE Percussion Conversion MUSKET

1 of 10,000 U.S. Contract Production Between 1822-28

Here we present an antique Lemuel Pomeroy U.S. Model 1816 Percussion Conversion Musket, manufactured in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, in 1822 with a production run between 1822 and 1828. This Model 1816 flintlock musket has been converted to percussion using the Belgian Style Alteration method, more commonly known as the “Cone Type” conversion. All external lock parts were removed with the screw hole plugged, the pan ground flush with lock plate (leaving the remnants intact) and the small existing cavity in the pan filled with brass to give it a level or squared off profile along the top. The vent hole of the barrel was plugged with a nipple screwed into the threaded receptacle at the top of the barrel, set off center towards the lock side. Then, adding the distinctive arsenal, military hammer.

The War of 1812 revealed many weaknesses in American muskets. In an attempt to improve both the design and manufacture of the musket, the Model 1812 musket was created. The Model 1816 made further improvements, and replaced the Model 1812. Harpers Ferry became America’s second national armory after the site was personally selected by George Washington, with the Springfield Armory being the first. The U.S. Congress authorized the building of the new foundry in 1794, and by the following year, was producing hundreds of arms for the national army, which was primarily flintlock muskets and pistols. Inspired largely by the French Charleville Model 1777 musket, Harpers Ferry began producing the Model 1816. The M1816 was a smoothbore, muzzle loading weapon which used a .69 caliber musket ball.

The overall condition is good. Strong action. The smoothbore is in good shape for its age. Solid stock. A faint cartouche is present on the left flat. A thin crack can be found on the left side and bottom of the forend. “1822” dated lock and tang. Here is a fantastic U.S. musket with lots of history behind it!

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 31 inches.

Caliber: .69 Percussion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1200

#233055

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Antique: Yes