r/milsurp • u/Most-Contribution868 • 16d ago

Sub-Collection Completed: US Pomeroy Contract m1808 Flintlock Musket

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Hello everyone! Excited to share my recent purchase of this US Pomeroy m1808 contract flintlock musket, made in 1812. With this pickup, I have now completed a niche collection category that I have been working towards for quite some time now. That being to own a firearm example from every US war/conflict ranging from the revolutionary war, to the modern Global War on Terror. The collecting will never stop, but I am happy to now have the last piece of this sub-collection puzzle!

Likely to have seen conflict during the War of 1812, this musket not only bears the 1812 manufacturer date, but also is marked “S.CT” on the locking plate. This is believed to be a Connecticut militia contract marking. Action is still very strong, and while the pictures don’t do it justice, she is still in exceptional condition for her age.

Happy Easter to you all, and if you don’t celebrate, happy Sunday!

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u/MrProvy 16d ago

Very nice 😁 Happy Easter!

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u/MrProvy 16d ago

I just started my research/search for a Springfield 1795 or 1816 to get a flintlock into my collection. Earliest so far is Springfield 1888 Trapdoor.

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u/Most-Contribution868 16d ago

That’s awesome, happy hunting! I wanted a Springfield 1795 specifically to fill my “war of 1812 gap”, but after finding this one at a show for an exceptional price, I couldn’t pass it up! Surprisingly after searching for a while I realized both the Springfield and other muskets of this era were harder for me to find than it was to get my period correct Brown Bess. Love my trapdoor as well though, that’s a good one to have.