Who is this inspector?

[Ferd454231]

I have an L Pomeroy contract musket with an 1844 date on the lockplate. It was carried by Andrew Nash of the 44th Georgia until his death at Antietam. I have included a number of photos that give credence to those facts. However I am confused by an inspectors mark on the barrel which to me is marked ESA and underneath, right where it should be is a letter P in a sunken circle. I cannot find reference in my main source, US Military Flintlock Muskets: the later years by Schmidt for any inspector with those letters. Does anybody know who it might be and where that information was located? Any help is greatly appreciated. H

 

[plymouthairrifle]

E.S. Allin was an arms inspector from 1850 to 1871

 

[Ferd454231]

Thank You so much. H

 

[JOHN42768]

Great piece of History

 

[ikesdad]

He was also the designer of the original Trapdoor rifle.

 

[drm2m]

Erskine S. Allin

His cartouche.

ESA cartouche on the stock of a Spencer carbine following its conversion.

 

[Ferd454231]

I really appreciate this added information. Its nice to see the face of the guy who inspected the weapon. H

 

[UCVRelics]

VERY NICE Piece. Thanks for sharing.