Lot 1088
U.S. Civil War Model 1840 Contract Flintlock Musket Converted to Percussion. With original bayonet. Dated "1840, 1841". 42 inch.69 cal. round steel barrel marked; "J C B (Joseph C. Bragg, arsenal inspector, 1841-1843), "US" and an oval with "P" (proofed) and the tang dated "1841". Lock is marked; "US," "1840", with an eagle over "L. Pomeroy". All steel furniture with butt plate marked "US". Stock is marked on the top of comb; "X 5", at the tail of the trigger guard; "22", "T" at the front of lock plate on the face of the mortise; "S", and on the flat by side plate there are (2) cartouches; an oval with "JCB" (Joseph C. Bragg) and "WAT" (William A. Thornton, arsenal inspector 1840-1860) and is solid with normal scratches and dings from years of service. Converted to percussion circa 1849-1851. Musket comes with the original bayonet and leather scabbard. A very nice example in excellent condition and good working order. Ref: See Flayderman's Guide to Antique American Firearms… and their values by Norm Flayderman, c. 2001, pp. 455-456.
Estimated Value $1,500 - 2,000.
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