CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF MODEL 1816 POMEROY MUSKET.

CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF MODEL 1816 POMEROY MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 69. Mr. Michel describes this gun as follows: “Alteration to percussion of Model 1816 L. Pomeroy musket. Lockplate marked forwward of hammer, eagle over ‘L. Pomeroy’ and at tail ‘1824 / U.S.’. Curved bottom brazed bolster performed by Daniel C. Hodgkins & Sons of Macon, GA. This same Hodgkins pattern alteration appears on longarms as early as 1795 pattern Springfields to Model 1817 rifles. Although records indicate that Hodgkins altered thousands of such weapons, surviving examples are quite rarely encountered”. CONDITION: All metal parts are cleaned with scattered pitting with exception of ramrod, which is replaced. Lock markings are crisp and discernible. Bbl tang exhibits matching date to that on lock. Stock is sound and solid, exhibiting residual cartouche, scattered scratches, scrapes, dings, and gouges. 4-31265 JS204 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1082	$2,530.00	CONFEDERATE ALTERATION OF MODEL 1816 POMEROY MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 69. Mr. Michel describes this gun as follows: “Alteration to percussion of Model 1816 L. Pomeroy musket. Lockplate marked forwward of hammer, eagle over ‘L. Pomeroy’ and at tail ‘1824 / U.S.’. Curved bottom brazed bolster performed by Daniel C. Hodgkins & Sons of Macon, GA. This same Hodgkins pattern alteration appears on longarms as early as 1795 pattern Springfields to Model 1817 rifles. Although records indicate that Hodgkins altered thousands of such weapons, surviving examples are quite rarely encountered”. CONDITION: All metal parts are cleaned with scattered pitting with exception of ramrod, which is replaced. Lock markings are crisp and discernible. Bbl tang exhibits matching date to that on lock. Stock is sound and solid, exhibiting residual cartouche, scattered scratches, scrapes, dings, and gouges. 4-31265 JS204 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2007 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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