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Antique U. S. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY Model 1842 Percussion MUSKET with BAYONET MEXICAN AMERICAN WAR/CIVIL WAR Musket Made in 1845
Guns International #: 101422991 Seller's Inventory #: 20577
Category: Springfield Rifles - Antique Rifles - Percussion
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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 U. S. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY Model 1842 Percussion MUSKET with BAYONET
MEXICAN AMERICAN WAR/CIVIL WAR Musket Made in 1845
Here we present a Springfield Armory U.S. Model 1842 Percussion Musket, manufactured circa 1845 in Springfield, Massachusetts.
From the period of 1844 until 1855, about 275,000 Model 1842 muskets were manufactured at the Springfield and Harpers Ferry Armories, along with some being made by private providers commissioned to assist in production. 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. Sights were not included in the smoothbore’s design but arrived later as the muskets were rifled later in its life. 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.
The overall condition is good. The action is strong, and the bore is dark. “1845” is the date on the lock. The stock and iron parts have definitely seen some weather. The bayonet retention ring is currently frozen in place so it does not fit completely over the muzzle. Nevertheless, a fantastic piece of history that would be phenomenal on display.
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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$1100
#20577
SOLD
Antique: Yes