The Model 1840 was the last standard production model flintlock made by the United States. Many were converted to percussion from 1849-1851. Finding one in its original flint configuration is rare. This weapon has been converted through what is called the “Belgian alteration” process. All flint parts were removed, the brass pan was ground down and a nipple was drilled into the top of the breech and a new hammer added.

Overall this musket meas. approx. 57.50 inches long. The round .69 rifled barrel meas. approx. 42.00 inches long and has a very nice untouched dark patina to match the rest of the iron surfaces on the weapon. Barrel has the bayonet lug at the bottom of the muzzle with the brass blade front sight mounted on the front double barrel band. This double band is similar to that found on the Model 1842 musket. There are no visible inspector’s marks at breech but top of the barrel at the tang has a date of “1840.” There is some minor pitting around the area of the original nipple. Bore is dirty with very faint rifling.

Lockplate and hammer are dark to match the barrel. The lockplate has a rounded front with a beveled edge and a point at rear that sits flush with the stock. Forward of the hammer the lock is marked with a faint eagle over a faint “L. POMEROY.” Behind the large hammer is an equally faint vertical “1844” over “US.”  Action is a little stiff but works properly.

Walnut stock is in good untouched condition with only the usual dings, dents and scratches from use and age. Flat opposite the lock has a very faint cartouche. Only about a third of it can be seen. All three barrel bands, triggerguard and the two sling swivels are present and they match the rest of the iron on the weapon. Buttplate is missing “US” mark and has some pitting.

Trumpet head ramrod is full length with threaded tip. Ramrod protrudes from the channel approx. 1.25 inches.  [ad]

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