This is an 1840 L. Pomeroy musket that was converted to percussion, then rifled and fitted with a long-range rear sight. It is an antique long gun listed as used, with a mottled grey patina and strong markings. The stock is in good condition with cartouches visible, and the supplier confirms the action functions correctly. Fewer than 500 of these long arms are known to have been made.

This piece suits a collector of pre-Civil War long arms more than a shooter, because its interest lies in the markings, the percussion conversion and the rifling. The stock cartouches and the rear sight are the points to examine when comparing it with other muskets of the period. The supplier's note that the action functions correctly is the practical check for a display piece.

Key features

• 1840 L. Pomeroy musket, converted to percussion
• Rifled, with long-range rear sight
• Mottled grey patina, strong markings
• Good stock with visible cartouches
• Fewer than 500 known to have been made

This musket ships to the licensed dealer you choose, where you complete Form 4473 and the background check.