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British Pattern 1842 Musket with Bayonet
Guns International #: 100645904 Seller's Inventory #: 29662
Category: Military Rifles - Antique - Enfield Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1200
Total Number of Listings: 20216
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
NSN, .75 caliber, 39 1/4” barrel with a very good, lightly pitted bore. This pattern was the last smoothbore musket adopted by Britain and the first to be outfitted exclusively with the then-new percussion lock. The metal of the triple wedge-fastened barrel has an overall arsenal brown finish that has paled slightly in spots along the barrel and at the muzzle. The extensive British markings at the breech of the barrel are crisp and well defined, while the lock has clear “(crown)/VR/TOWER 1847” markings ahead of the hammer. The walnut stock has numerous small handling marks and surface blemishes with still visible markings on the right side of the butt, as well as some small armory repairs at the wrist and at the front of the shallow comb. The brass furniture has tarnished to a dull ochre-yellow with large unit markings present on the buttplate tang: “50/B/15”. The musket comes complete with its original metal ramrod and also has an original socket bayonet which is in very good condition, lightly freckled and having a mottled gray patina that is darker within the flutes of the 17” angular blade. The bayonet is affixed by a spring catch at the nosecap that locks into a raised ring at the base of the socket. The mechanism is semi-functional, but the sear catch is worn and will not hold the hammer at full-cock. This is a neat, unit marked musket and would make a fabulous addition to any collection. Antique
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: British
Model: 1842
Caliber Info: .75 Cal
Gauge Info: .75 Cal