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Antique HARPERS FERRY U.S. Model 1842 SMOOTHBORE .69 Cal. Percussion MUSKET Antebellum Musket Made in 1847
Guns International #: 101442285 Seller's Inventory #: 20179
Category: Civil War Rifles - Antique Rifles - 1500-1850
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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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Description:
Antique HARPERS FERRY U.S. Model 1842 SMOOTHBORE .69 Cal. Percussion MUSKET
Antebellum Musket Made in 1847
Here we present an antique Harpers Ferry U.S. Model 1842 Percussion Musket, manufactured circa 1847 in Harpers Ferry, 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/1847” and has the federal eagle stamp. The underside of the lock and buttplate are marked “U.S.”. On the left side of the stock the number “7500” can be seen and appears to be hand engraved, possibly for a rack position or stand position.
The overall condition is good. The action is strong. The bore is in good shape. There is a crack that travels along the underside of the stock, from the lock to the side plate. This crack does move. Here is a musket that has seen a few conflicts in one form or another and would be great in your collection.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 42 inches.
Caliber: .69
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$1345
#20179
SOLD
Antique: Yes