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Antique HARPERS FERRY U.S. Model 1842 SMOOTHBORE .69 Cal. Percussion MUSKET CIVIL WAR Musket Made in 1850 with BAYONET
Guns International #: 101883363 Seller's Inventory #: 217024
Category: Antique Rifles - 1500-1850 - Civil War Rifles
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
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Description:
Antique HARPERS FERRY U.S. Model 1842 SMOOTHBORE .69 Cal. Percussion MUSKET
CIVIL WAR Musket Made in 1850 with BAYONET
Here we present an antique Harpers Ferry U.S. Model 1842 Percussion Musket, manufactured circa 1850 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.
Both the original smoothbore version and the modified rifled version of the Model 1842 were used in the American Civil War. The smoothbore version was produced without sights (except for a cast one on the barrel band). When Model 1842 muskets were modified to have rifled barrels, sights were usually added at the same time as the rifling.
This one formerly belonged in the collection of George D. Moller and was used in his book American Military Shoulder Arms on page 192, illustration 215.1-2.
The overall condition is very good. Strong action. Bright, smooth bore. Solid stock. “1850” stamped lock. “US” stamped on the lock, butt plate tang and bayonet. The bayonet is in great shape. Good leather sling.
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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$3225
#217024
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Antique: Yes