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1842 Two Band Springfield Musketoon Guns International #: 100692499 Seller's Inventory #: 75 Category: Antique Rifles - Percussion - Civil War Rifles Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: keepperd Member Since: 7/2/12 First Name: Douglas Last Name: Keepper State: Texas Country: United States Phone: (210) 896-4904 Number of Active Listings: 2 Total Number of Listings: 222 Seller: Private Seller Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. 3 days Payment Types Accepted: Certified Check or Money Order Description: SOLD. 1842 Springfield Musket cut down to A two band Musketoon. Barrel is 34 inches long. Total length is 50 inches. Wood is in great condition for a gun that saw service during the Mexican American War and the Civil War. Some dings and a couple of chips but no cracks. Action works in half cock and cock position. Untouched patina nice smooth battleship grey color. No pitting except from lots of firing around the bolster. 1845 Marked Springfield Lock Plate. US on the top of the butt plate. No other markings visible. Proper ram rod. Very well possibly Arsenal done cut down. Could have been used by either side. The Confederates used every weapon they could get their hands on. Cutting down old muskets for Artillery or Cavalry use was common. Over all very nice Civil War Musketoon in very good condition for an affordable price. SOLD Antique: Yes |