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Antique HARPERS FERRY U.S. 1842 Percussion MUSKET
Guns International #: 101068572 Seller's Inventory #: 6199
Category: Civil War Rifles - Antique Rifles - Percussion
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
Antique HARPERS FERRY U.S. 1842 Percussion MUSKET
Antebellum Musket Made in 1849
Here we present an antique Harpers Ferry U.S. Model 1842 Percussion Musket, manufactured circa 1849 in Virginia. The Model 1842 was the first regulation percussion musket to be manufactured at both Springfield and Harpers Ferry Armories, as well as the first to be produced by both national armories with fully-interchangeable parts. These were also the last .69 caliber smoothbore arms to be produced by the U.S. government. Approximately 275,000 were manufactured between 1844 and 1855, with only one-third of these produced at Harpers Ferry. Along with usage during the Mexican-American War in 1846 through 1848, these would have been in the hands of local militia all over the antebellum United States and used by both combatants at the outbreak of the American Civil War.
The lock is marked “HARPERS/FERRY/1849” and also has federal eagle stamp. Soldier’s graffiti carved into the right stock reads “S.S./T.M./E.A.”. The top of the barrel is marked “V”, “P” with an eagle head. The top of the butt plate is marked “U.S.”. There is the faint remnant of a government inspector cartouche on the left side of the stock opposite the lock that appears to be “RC”.
The overall condition is very good. The metal surface are buffed bright. The markings are clear and legible. The bore is clean and smooth. The walnut stock is in good shape. Brass ramrod is a replacement. The action on this musket is excellent. Own a handsome example of Civil War history!
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 42 inches.
Caliber: .69 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1600
#6199
SOLD
Antique: Yes