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British Marine Altered Pattern 1842 Rifle-Musket
Guns International #: 100646578 Seller's Inventory #: 29670
Category: Military Rifles - Non-US - Military Rifles - Antique
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: 1205
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” barrel with an excellent, bright bore. This pattern was produced for issue to elements of the Royal Marines and has wide, three-groove rifling added with a Pattern 1851 rear sight in place of the original simple notch. 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, and also exhibits some minor pinprick pitting in a few spots. The extensive British markings at the breech of the barrel are crisp and well defined, while the lock has clear “(crown)/VR” behind the hammer, and “1855/TOWER” markings ahead of the hammer. The walnut stock has numerous small handling marks and surface blemishes with still visible “B^O” 1st Class Reserve markings on the right side of the butt, as well as a fairly thick added varnish finish that has flaked lightly in a few spots. The brass furniture has tarnished to a dull ochre-yellow and there is no unit marking on the buttplate tang. The musket comes complete with its original metal ramrod and also has an original whitewashed leather sling installed that has about 85-90% of the paint remaining. The mechanism is crisp and fully functional. This is a very desirable 1842 variant that is in fine condition and would make a wonderful addition to any collection. Antique
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: British
Model: 1842
Caliber Info: .75 Cal
Gauge Info: .75 Cal