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* Antique 1840 US SPRINGFIELD FLINTLOCK PERCUSSION MUSKET CONVERSION Guns International #: 101471566 Seller's Inventory #: SOLD Category: Springfield Rifles - Antique - Military Arms Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: Estate Antiques Member Since: 2/5/16 State: Florida Country: United States Phone: (802) 345-1001 Premium Seller Number of Active Listings: 20 Total Number of Listings: 1100 Seller: Private Seller Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. VISUAL INSPECTION ONLY ! Buyer Pays Return Insured Shipping Payment Types Accepted: MONEY ORDER - CHECK Description: ANTIQUE MODEL 1840 FLINTLOCK MUSKET CONVERTED TO PERCUSSION 1849-1851 MEXICAN & CIVIL WAR USE. SHORTENED 33" BARREL, .69 CALIBER RIFLED BORE, PARTIAL "VP" PROOF STILL VISABLE.  HAMMER & LOCKPLATE HAVE AGED TO A GRAY PATINA, THE FRONT SIGHT BLADE AND PART OF THE BRASS PAN SHOW A LIGHT OCHRE COLOR WHILE THE REMAINING METAL SURFACES ARE A GRAY-BROWN COLOR WITH STAINS AND SMALL SPOTS OF LIGHT PITTING. PROPERLY MARKED LOCKPLATE HAS 1843 DATE. BUTTPLATE WITH  "U.S." STAMP.  ORIGINAL ALTERED WALNUT  "ARTILLARY" TYPE STOCK RATES ABOUT GOOD, FEW MINOR SMALL TIGHT CRACKS, CHIPS, DINGS & HANDLING MARKS TYPICAL OF A MILITARY SERVICE WEAPON. FAINT REMNANTS OF CARTOUCHE ON LEFT STOCK FLAT. INTERESTING WEAPON OVERALL THAT LIKELY SAW SERVICE IN THE MEXICAN or CIVIL WARS, AS PICTURED. LOCK IS FULLY FUNCTIONAL WITH 2 CLICK HAMMER. $50.00 S&H DIRECT TO BUYER EAST OF THE BIG RIVER $55.00 BEYOND. INSURANCE AT POSTAL RATES IF WANTED. SEE ALL "ESTATE ANTIQUES" LISTINGS FOR MORE GOOD STUFF AT SENSIBLE PRICES FROM OLD TIME COLLECTIONS.   SOLD Antique: Yes Manufacturer: SPRINGFIELD Model: 1840 Barrel Length: 33 Caliber Info: .69 Bore: GOOD Condition: GOOD AS PICTURED Metal Condition: AGED Wood Condition: AS PICTURED Bore Condition: VISIBLE RIFLING Barrel Type: ROUND Action: WORKING Stock: WALNUT Finish: AGED