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Armi-Sport Reproduction “Macon” length Model 1842 .69 Caliber Smooth Bore Musket (NSSA Shooter)
Guns International #: 101165707 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Antique Rifles - Percussion - Competition Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: James Carr's Antique Guns and Collectibles
Member Since: 3/8/15
First Name: James
Last Name: Carr
State: Colorado
Zip: 81403
Country: United States
Phone: (703) 431-3159
Number of Active Listings: 20
Total Number of Listings: 127
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Zelle, money orders or checks with cleared funds
Description:
This gun started life as a new off the shelf ArmiSport reproduction of a Model 1842 .69 caliber 3-band smooth bore musket. Aside from the usual strong mainspring that ArmiSport puts in these guns, this one was a bit special because it came with a particularly nice grain to the walnut stock. Charlie Hahn cut down and crowned the barrel to “Macon” (approx 30") size for use as a faster loading gun in team competition, also glass bedding the barrel, and tuning the trigger to NSSA standard. I browned the barrel and all metal parts to cut down reflection and replaced the nose band with one featuring a brass hump. I used this gun successfully for individual and team competition for a number of years, consistent with my modest shooting abilities in Marksman classification.
Along with pictures of the gun and SAC card, I am enclosing a 25 yard off hand target recently shot with a knarled .678 RCBS round ball panned with Len’s Lube, over 50 grains of (5 year old) 3-F Goex black powder. With your better skills and possibly a fresh round workup with the now more popular 2F loads, I would trust your success would be greater. This is an attractive and functional gun, with good bore and action, used but not abused, although the browning has faded a bit on some of the metal surfaces and there is a flash mark behind the bolster from nipple ignition.
This gun was put together for NSSA competition, and is sold for that purpose or as a collection piece for a non-shooter.
Price: $750, plus shipping (see terms of sale below). Add $75 if you wish to purchase my .678 RCBS round ball mould, including handles.
Terms of Sale:
1. Item will be shipped by insured UPS regular ground. I will pack securely for transit. Shipping costs, including insurance, are payable by the purchaser in addition to sale price and if not indicated for a specific gun as a fixed amount will be the actual costs of shipping. Any item sold will be shipped once the purchaser’s chosen method of payment is cleared funds. Sorry, I do not do international transactions and do not take PayPal or credit cards.
2. This gun meets the definition of an “antique” under the United States Gun Control Act of 1968, and accordingly, may be shipped directly to a purchaser without the requirement of passing through an FFL. However, if a purchaser’s state, county, or city requires a permit for purchase, the purchaser must comply and copy documentation of compliance with payment. No firearms are sold to minors (as “minor” is defined by the law of the recipient’s state), and a photocopy of the recipient’s current driver’s license will be required before the gun is sent.
3. This firearm is sold for shooting only to experienced and capable NSSA shooters, or to others as a collector's item only. The seller assumes no liability, expressed or implied, as to the shooting capacity, safety or accuracy of the item listed for sale, once it is in the hands of a purchaser. Note: Any gun, whether antique or modern, should properly be examined and approved for firing by a capable gunsmith. But please also note: Those who are not experienced in the metallurgy of antique gun barrels, the necessity of using only black powder in appropriate amounts when shooting, and the necessity of following safe loading and firing practices which are unique to black powder weapons, can cause serious injury and death to themselves or others if attempting to fire one of these guns.
4. A three-day right of inspection will apply to any gun sold, consistent with the standard terms detailed for buyers and sellers by Guns International.
5. The seller is just an old guy liquidating his collection and is neither a gun dealer or purports to be an “expert” in firearms. Any comments concerning the subject item for sale are matters based upon my personal observation, research and past experience with antique firearms. If you have questions or need further picture views, please do not hesitate to ask.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Antique: Yes