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Antique SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 1842 Percussion MUSKET
Guns International #: 101158665 Seller's Inventory #: 7039
Category: Civil War Rifles - Springfield Armory Rifles
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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 SPRINGFIELD ARMORY 1842 Percussion MUSKET
Antebellum Musket Made in 1848
Here we present a Springfield Armory U.S. Model 1842 Percussion Musket, manufactured circa 1848 in Springfield, Massachusetts. 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. They had a shoulder stock that was integrated as part of the grip handle and forend. These 10 pound muskets had an effective range out to 75 yards and a maximum range of 200 yards. Approximately 275,000 were manufactured between 1844 and 1855, with two thirds being produced in Springfield. 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 “Springfield/1848” and also has the Federal Eagle stamp.
The overall condition is good. The metal surfaces are dark with age. The markings are legible. The bore is smooth and dusty. The walnut is solid and dark with some period soldier graffiti. The action is strong. Here is a nice example of a well-used US infantry musket!
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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$925
#7039
SOLD
Antique: Yes