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U.S. Model 1840 Flintlock Musket by Springfield Armory...Last Flintlock Issue.........LAYAWAY?
Guns International #: 101634858 Seller's Inventory #: #1279
Category: Springfield Rifles - Antique - Civil War Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: greenesgt
Company:
Member Since: 7/22/14
First Name: Gregory
Last Name: Rice
State: Ohio
Zip: 45458
Country: United States
Phone: (937) 684-6659
Fax:
Number of Active Listings: 89
Total Number of Listings: 453
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Check or Money Orders
Description:
SOLD......LAST MODEL FLINTLOCK PRODUCED AT SPRINGFIELD ARMORY... .69 cal., 42'' barrel with a partially bright fine bore showing some areas of light oxidation. The metal surfaces of this nicely-reconverted to flint musket are toning to a pewtery gray patina with some scattered small areas of softened fine pitting, a couple areas of small minor impact marks and some scattered speckles of old light oxidation overall. The brass pan has aged to a dark mustard patina while the front sight blade is an ochre hue. The breech of the barrel features a clear ''V / P / (eagle head)'' proof, the breech tang is dated 1840 and the lockplate is properly marked ''SPRING / FIELD / 1841'' behind the cock and with a ''(Federal Eagle) / US'' ahead. The frizzen may be a later replacement while the other parts of the lock appear to be original with the bridle, sear and tumbler retaining some very attractive fire blue. The walnut stock rates very good as lightly cleaned with a coat of added finish, a very well-done wood-filled repair ahead of the lockplate noticeable only under close scrutiny, a small abrasion on the right wood line behind the lower band and the scattered minor handling marks to be expected of a 180 year old musket. VG Bore. There are no visible cartouches and a small ''M'' and large, rather serpentine ''S'' has been lightly carved into the right side of the buttstock. The slings swivels and bayonet lug are intact, a correct trumpet-head ramrod with threaded end is included and the action remains very strong and crisp. The Model 1840 is an important part of American martial firearms history as the last of the regulation flintlocks. 2nd Firearm ships FREE with this one. Thanks....Greg b64, Saved folder
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Springfield
Model: m1840