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NEW YORK MARKED POMEROY 1816 PERCUSSION MUSKET.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:550.00 USD Estimated At:1,100.00 - 1,400.00 USD
NEW YORK MARKED POMEROY 1816 PERCUSSION MUSKET.
Cal. 69. NSN. Bbl. 42". Center of lock marked w/ a "(Eagle)/L.POMEROY". Back of lock marked "1822/US". Upper tang also dated 1822. Rear of bbl. marked "S.N.Y" denoting New York state use. Rear of bbl. also marked w/ "P", "V" & two other proofs. Tang of buttplate marked "U.S.". Walnut stock w/ bottom mounted sling swivels. Left side flat has strong inspector's cartouche. Ramrod present. CONDITION: sanded stock has added finish w/ several modern filler repairs at rear of lock including a couple notable wrist repairs, stock otherwise shows scattered dings & handling wear. Lock & hammer are a dull gray patina w/ scattered light pitting. Balance of metal is a silvery gray cleaned patina w/ some tool marks, scattered pitting & oxidation. Pitted bore. (01-23838/MJC). ANTIQUE. $1,100-1,400.