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Near Mint Unissued Harpers Ferry 1842 .69 Musket
Guns International #: 103292239 Seller's Inventory #: MM
Category: Harpers Ferry Rifles - Antique Rifles - Percussion
Seller's Information
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Seller: lope
Company: Hansen & Hansen Arms & Antiquities
Member Since: 1/28/11
State: Connecticut
Country: United States
Premium Seller
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Bank Check, Money Order, Personal Check
About Us: We are Tom LoPiano and John R. (Jay) Hansen Jr. owners of Hansen & Hansen Arms & Antiquities. We specialize in fine and unusual collectible firearms and military items of all types and time periods. Modern firearms, Curio & Relic and antique. Civil War a specialty as well as German lugers. From flintlock arms and edged weapons of the Revolutionary war to arms manufactured in the present- we actively buy and sell all firearms related collectibles, documents and autographs, photographs, uniforms, old newspapers, collectible ammunition, swords, decoys, etc. Retail shop open to public for buyers as well as customers who wish to sell. Appraisals for estates conducted for a fee. Free verbal appraisals to all visitors.
Description:
Near Mint Unissued Harpers Ferry 1842 .69 Musket
Offered here for sale and just acquired is this superb U.S. Model 1842 Musket. The U.S. Model 1842 musket is an important transitional arm in American arms history. It became the U.S. Army’s standard musket beginning in the early 1840s. It was the first U.S. service musket produced as a percussion (cap) musket as standard
It was a smoothbore military musket designed for massed infantry volley fire — used in the Mexican–American War era and widely present in the years before and during the Civil War.
Harpers Ferry Armory produced numerous M1842 muskets as is this specimen. It has a manufacture/inspection of 1851. During the 1850s–1860s many M1842s were rifled or altered (and some re-bored to .58 cal) to function as rifled muskets for the Civil War. An unissued, near?mint, unmodified .69 smoothbore is comparatively rare. It has the standard barrel length: 42 inches. Overall length is about 58 inches and it weighs approximately 10–11 pounds.Percussion lock; single barrel, smoothbore; socket bayonet fitted on the barrel/band.
The musket is stamped “HARPERS FERRY” and “U.S.” proofs/inspection marks.Typically finished bright this specimen’s metal was lightly cleaned of surface patina so returned to its bright finish. The inspector initials/marks on the stock flats and metal parts are PERFECT. The untouched walnut stock with original cartouches appears unissued with just a slight “nick” in right side buttstock adjacent to steel plate.
The lockplate stamping on maker and date are sharp and while the “eagle” appears to be off -struck and is light on one side.
A very fine conditioned 1842 musket which should occupy a lofty position in any collection -especially Civil war as this is truly the weapon which occupied arsenals at its start.
Thanks for your bid. Shipping for this item is $48 however final shipping amount is based upon geographical area. Handling is $18.00 for longarms only. We gladly accept money orders, bank checks and personal checks. Credit card orders (VISA AND MASTER CARD ONLY) charged 3.95% additional for use.
PLEASE CALL DALIA AT 203-257-5256 TO GIVE CREDIT CARD INFORMATION. Also, please view our at hansenguns. Click on "Online Catalog" and see All OF OUR ITEMS LISTED CONSECUTIVELY on or search online on that site with the ID “lope”...... OFFERED ONLINE AND AVAILABLE IN OUR RETAIL GALLERY IN SOUTHPORT, CT. 244 Old Post Road 06890. Visit us also on Facebook at ://facebook/hansenguns/?fref=ts. We also own and/or operate Hansen Cartridge Co. and the Ruger Collectors Assc.(RCA). Hansen & Hansen wishes to expedite each order received, however we ship 80-100 items weekly, therefore orders paid by money orders or bank checks are cleared for shipping 5-7 days after deposited funds show in our account. Shipping date is scheduled ONLY AFTER VERIFICATION TAKES PLACE AND FFL/C&R IS RECEIVED (IF APPLIES). This is 5-7 days after WE receive order by mail - NOT customer date mailed and postmarked and after credit card funds are posted. Credit card orders exceeding $500 must be cleared through customer’s bank before shipping. Personal checks are accepted but orders are held UP TO 3 WEEKS after deposit of funds before items released for shipping. IF you have special instructions or require overnight or expedited shipping please advise at time of ordering and we will gladly prioritize shipping FOR AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE. THIS IS OUR POLICY and we encourage buyers to PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND OUR POLICY BEFORE . We would be pleased to answer ANY questions by phone (our toll free number is 1-800-571-7337 or e-mail cwlopiaol
Price: $4,250.00
Antique: Yes