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Springfield, ANTIQUE, Model 1842, Percussion musket, original
Guns International #: 100862390 Seller's Inventory #: 999-A334 (ALGFS/CBI#3)
Category: Springfield Rifles - Antique - Springfield Rifles - Military
Seller's Information
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Seller: Maryland Arms Company
Company: Maryland Arms Company
Member Since: 6/2/08
State: Maryland
Country: United States
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 4255
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
3 days/IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE FROM AN INQUIRY CHECK YOUR SPAM OR JUNK MAIL BOXES
Payment Types Accepted: personal or cashier's check, money orders
Description:
Springfield, ANTIQUE, single shot percussion musket, Model 1842 (mfg. 1844-1855),
LOCK: percussion ignition, clearly marked "Springfield" over "1850" production date behind hammer, "Eagle" over "US" forward of hammer, lockplate feels very smooth with a pleasing greyish patina appearance, tiny very light pin prick scattered tarnish with a little heavier area on and under bolster area due to firing, cocks and releases firmly, hammer exhibits patina all over and appears to have never been polished nor does the lockplate, VERY NICE LOCK,
BARREL: correct 42" in length, .69 caliber, bore is Fair but will probably clean up to Good, CORRECT TRUMPET HEAD RAMROD, "V and P (Viewed and Proofed)" over "Eagle (US military)" proof on left rear of breech, barrels original bright metal finish exhbits a very light patina except around breech due to firing,
STOCK: Walnut, full length, three barrel bands, bayonet lug correctly under barrel near muzzle, area of inspector's cartouche present but unreadable on left side, rack number "6" on right side of buttstock near butt, "NJ" period hand carved into left side of buttstock indicating that this musket saw military service in New Jersey, wood retains much of original finish exhibiting normal handling marks with no cracks and no abuse,
THIS MODEL WAS THE FIRST REGULATION MUSKET MANUFACTURED BY THE NATIONAL ARMORIES AT SPRINGFIELD AND HARPER'S FERRY. IT WAS ALSO THE LAST SMOOTHBORE MUSKET PRODUCED IN .69 CALIBER. FINALLY IT WAS THE FIRST MUSKET MADE AT THE SPRINGFIELD AND HARPER'S FERRY ARSENAL WITH TOTALLY INTERCHANGEABLE PARTS.
"ATTIC FIND", A FINE ADDITION TO YOUR COLLECTION, Retail value $2000.00, Sale priced at $1795.00
We cater to first time GI buyers. Don't worry, we are real. We provide our phone number as part of our response to your first inquiry. You can purchase from us with total ease and confidence. We will guide you through the purchasing process if need be. We are a Platinum dealer and Verified Seller on GI having placed over 3500 listings so far. GI is the only site on which we advertise.
We strive to describe all our sale items accurately and fully and include professional quality photos of each one. Although we offer a 3-day, no questions asked, return policy it has rarely been used the entire 56 years (since 1960) we have been in business under the same ownership.
The first potential buyer who states that he definitely wants an item gets it. Those having questions who do not definitely commit to purchase in their first inquiry will have their questions answered but may lose the sale if another buyer e-mails after they do and definitely commits to purchase before we can get back to the first inquirer to answer their questions. This happens almost daily and disappoints a lot of people. If you see something you want- state a definite committment to buy it. You will not be disappointed.
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USA SALES ONLY UNLESS YOU HAVE PREARRANGED FOR A USA EXPORTER TO RECEIVE THE GUN FROM US AND EXPORT IT TO A DEALER IN YOUR COUNTRY WHO WILL IN TURN TRANSFER TO YOU UNDER YOUR COUNTRIES LAWS AND REGULATIONS. Thank you
SOLD
Antique: Yes