#2483 Springfield 1821 musket, dated 1843 and standard cone converted
Guns International #: 100540758 Seller's Inventory #: #2483
Category: Antique Rifles - Percussion -
Seller's Information
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Seller: Tom Burness
Member Since: 3/3/07
First Name: Tom
Last Name: Burness
State: California
Zip: 95604-9151
Country: United States
Phone: (530) 889-9454
Number of Active Listings: 35
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days
Payment Types Accepted: Cashiers cheque, money orders, Layaway
Description:
#2483 Springfield 1821 musket, dated 1843 and standard cone converted to percussion for the Mexican War and probably was even used early in the American Civil War. Full length 42” barrel, 69cal but unfortunately the full stock has been cut back to half-stock length for use as a trade gun to homesteaders and Indians during the Western Expansion. This practice was quite common for these obsolete long guns, as they made useful game guns and could be used as a shotgun or a solid ball shooter. They were reliable and cheap and thousands were sold between 1850-1890. What this one has going for it is that it is still the full length barrel and that barrel could be swapped out for a cut barrel in a full stocked gun, thus making both guns better! As it is, it is “About Good” condition …but a cheap and historic wall hanger! $295
SOLD
Antique: Yes