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Antique SPRINGFIELD ARMORY Model 1842 Percussion .69 Cal. CIVIL WAR Musket Mexican-American Musket w/SOCKET BAYONET
Guns International #: 102326181 Seller's Inventory #: 227810
Category: Antique Rifles - Percussion - Springfield Rifles - Antique
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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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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Description:
Antique SPRINGFIELD ARMORY Model 1842 Percussion .69 Cal. CIVIL WAR Musket
Mexican-American Musket w/SOCKET BAYONET
Here we present a Springfield Armory U.S. Model 1842 Percussion Musket, manufactured circa 1847 in Springfield, Massachusetts. From the period of 1844 until 1855, about 275,000 Model 1842 muskets were manufactured at the Springfield and Harpers Ferry Armories, along with some being made by private providers commissioned to assist in production. 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 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.
This one has a “&” marking ahead of the trigger guard, which is in the same place as Confederate clean & repair (C&R) markings found on other muskets and arms of the Civil War. Many guns that were in inventory when the war began as well as those that were captured on the field of battle were sent through this process in order to keep southern troops armed. Between 200,000 and 250,000 firearms were turned in for refurbishing at either Danville, Staunton, Lynchburg, or Richmond. Various single letter or character stamps were used and have been identified by Captain Steven W. Knott in his book Captures & Collected: Confederate Reissued Firearms. He also states that it is “even probable” that other markings exist. This marking is consistent in size, font, and placement as others observed. We believe this is another such Confederate C&R marking.
The overall condition is very good. Original patina. The action is excellent. The bore is smooth and in good condition. The walnut stock is in good shape and solid.
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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$2850
#227810
SOLD
Antique: Yes