#60 • US Model 1840 Pomeroy Coverted Percussion Musket

Part of The Ray Howser Firearms Collection, 1931-2026 (timed auction by Lewis & Grant Auctions)

Starting at $500.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Nov 20, 2026 10:00 AM EST

.69 caliber, 42" barrel, NSN. With only 7,000 Model 1840's produced between 1840 - 1846, under the Pomeroy contract, this rifle represents the last of the U.S. Military Flintlocks constructed.  The military soon converted to the newer and improved percussion ignition system which required the arsenal conversion of any remaining Pomeroy's muskets The barrel is rifled with three land and groove rifling. Marked near the breech "US" over "JH" over a circle "P", dated on the breech plug "1840". Marked on the lockplate "Eagle" over "L Pomeroy".  The rear of the lockplate marked "1844 U.S."  Three barrel bands, iron buttplate and triggerguard.  All metal has been lightly cleaned and kept in the bright.  The walnut stock has excellent opened grained wood with mint cartouches on the left side.