EXCEPTIONAL 1835 DATED POMEROY CONTRACT FLINTLOCK MUSKET.

Cal 69. This is an exceptional orig U.S. contract musket made by Lemuel Pomeroy of Pittsfield, Mass. This gun conforms to other Model 1822/1828 U.S. martial contracts with 42″ 69 cal smooth bore bbl inspected “US / NWP / P” and “1835” on tang. Lock is marked forward of hammer with eagle above “L Pomeroy” and rear of hammer “1835” over “US”. A large inspectors cartouche “TW” (Thomas Wanner) is found opposite lock and another cartouche “HKC” (Henry Knox Craig) is found on top of comb. CONDITION: Fine overall. Metal is overall grey with areas of staining & pitting. The bore is smooth, shiny & bright, possibly being unfired. Stock is sound with raised grain, bright cartouches, typical storage dings & bruises and one 1/2″ chip in forestock between middle & rear band. This gun overall would be difficult to upgrade with only real blemishes to metal are several areas of scattered pitting & staining, gun is all orig and markings are crisp. 4-55393 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1528

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

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
	1528	$4,600.00	EXCEPTIONAL 1835 DATED POMEROY CONTRACT FLINTLOCK MUSKET. Cal 69. This is an exceptional orig U.S. contract musket made by Lemuel Pomeroy of Pittsfield, Mass. This gun conforms to other Model 1822/1828 U.S. martial contracts with 42″ 69 cal smooth bore bbl inspected “US / NWP / P” and “1835” on tang. Lock is marked forward of hammer with eagle above “L Pomeroy” and rear of hammer “1835” over “US”. A large inspectors cartouche “TW” (Thomas Wanner) is found opposite lock and another cartouche “HKC” (Henry Knox Craig) is found on top of comb. CONDITION: Fine overall. Metal is overall grey with areas of staining & pitting. The bore is smooth, shiny & bright, possibly being unfired. Stock is sound with raised grain, bright cartouches, typical storage dings & bruises and one 1/2″ chip in forestock between middle & rear band. This gun overall would be difficult to upgrade with only real blemishes to metal are several areas of scattered pitting & staining, gun is all orig and markings are crisp. 4-55393 JS (3,000-5,000) – Lot 1528 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 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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EXCEPTIONAL 1835 DATED POMEROY CONTRACT FLINTLOCK MUSKET.