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Springfield Armory U.S. Model 1842 Percussion Rifled Musket
Guns International #: 102126934 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Civil War Rifles - Military Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: Big Iron Firearms & Collectibles
Company: Big Iron Firearms & Collectibles
Member Since: 1/20/15
State: Indiana
Zip: 46703
Country: United States
Phone: (260) 319-6961
Premium Seller
Total Number of Listings: 2009
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Money Orders, Cashiers Checks, Personal Checks
Description:
Very Good U.S. Model 1842 Percussion .69 caliber Rifled Musket by Springfield Armory. The 1842’s were the first percussion firearms made by the U.S. armories and the last of the smoothbores. 172,000 of these smoothbores were manufactured & only 14,182 were later rifled by Springfield & Harpers Ferry Armories in late 1850’s. Of those just under 10,000 had the long range rear sight installed. This firearm was one of the 4,363 rifled but not fitted with the long range sight. The .69 caliber rifled barrel shot a 600 plus grain Minnie ball and has been documented at being present at majority of the larger engagements in the east. It has 42” barrel with a very good rifled bore having even light surface oxidation. Crisp markings throughout, lockplate stamped with “Eagle” over “US” with SPRING/FIELD/1844 stamped vertically behind hammer. Rear tang also stamped with “1844”. Left rear barrel stamped with proof marks “V” & “P” as well as “Eagles head”. US marked on buttplate. Metal surfaces are in the white being lightly cleaned with scattered specks of fine pinprick pitting & oxidation staining. Walnut stock rates fine having been lightly cleaned as well having some small indentations in the right wrist, stock still has sharp edges remaining. Sling swivels present with what looks to be original trumpet shaped ramrod & socket bayonet. Bayonet has been cleaned & is in the white with visible U.S. marking on bayonet & a thin crack in the muzzle ring at the mortise. The lock remains crisp & mechanically functional. Very good 1842 Springfield rifled musket that would make a nice addition to any collection.
Big Iron Firearms & Collectibles is a family owned & operated business. We are a licensed FFL Dealer & stand behind all of our listings. We try to replicate all aspects of the firearm in our photos & if you’re not completely satisfied, we will refund 100% of the purchase price during the 3 day inspection period.
We Do Not Charge credit card fees, all major credit cards are accepted. We offer a 2% discount on sales price for items purchased with a money order, cashier or personal check, with item held until cleared.
Will M. at 260-319-6961
SOLD
Antique: Yes