This posting is on behalf of a friend:
For sale 1816 flinlock musket converted to percussion. Marked with eagle
motif and name (L.Pomeroy) and date of conversion (1839). It is a late
specimen from the Pittsfield, Mass. workshop of Pomeroy who was under a
federal contract. The piece has a documented family history of use in the
Mexican-American war by a soldier from Vicksburg, Miss. It is in good
condition. Further information and photographs available from contact
below.
Asking price: US $1000.00.
Contact: Mrs. Patricia B. Molina, Acting Director
Pimeria Alta Historical Society
P. O. Box 2281
Nogales, AZ 85628
(520) 287 - 4621
This sale has been approved by the Board of Trustees with the consent of
the original donor.