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Civil War Springfield Model 1842 Percussion Musket Dated 1845
Guns International #: 103568193 Seller's Inventory #: Springfield Model 1842 musket dated 1845
Category: Civil War Rifles - Military Rifles - Antique
Seller's Information
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Seller: vettime82
Member Since: 7/7/11
State: Florida
Country: United States
Phone: (352) 409-8353
Number of Active Listings: 0
Total Number of Listings: 61
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
stated in ad, as is, no returns
Payment Types Accepted: certified check, USPS MO
Description:
Springfield Model 1842 Pre Mexican War Civil War Smoothbore Percussion Musket Dated 1845. The Model 1842 was used extensively in the American Civil War (1861-1865). The smoothbores, loaded with “buck and ball” were devastating when volley fired, capable of filling the air with fast-moving lead. Both smoothbore and rifled versions were deadly arms. These were used by both Union and Confederate troops. Features 3 band fastened walnut stock with sling swivels intact, 42” round barrel with bayonet lug on underside of barrel. Ramrod is present. Sights were not included in the smoothbore’s design but arrived later as the muskets were rifled later in its life Lock marked SPRING/FIELD/1845 behind hammer, action is strong, lock functions both on half cock and full cock .Butt plate stamped U.S. and the number 16. The barrel and lock show a smooth brown patina. The stock is solid with minor imperfections.,with a faint cartouche on the stock..The Model 1842 was the first regulation armory-pattern percussion musket as well as the first firearm produced by both national armories, “Springfield” & “Harpers Ferry”, with fully interchangeable parts. Model 1842 was also the last of the infantry pattern smoothbore .69 caliber muskets. This 1845 dated Springfield is 1 of 12,107 produced by Springfield Armory that year, compared to 2,225 coming out of Harpers Ferry. It played a large role in the civil war, especially in the early years.
Overall, a nice, original, Civil War example of the Springfield Model 1842 Musket. A rare civil war antique collectable.
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Antique: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .69