VERY NICE CONDITIONED MODEL 1842 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET DATED 1850

$2,950.00 SOLD

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Item Code: 218-501

An original Springfield Model 1842, .69 caliber, smooth bore musket in good condition. The metal surfaces all have a uniform lightly cleaned appearance with only a small amount of scattered mottling.

Barrel surface wears a pleasing mild sheen. Proofmarks “V P” over an eaglehead are strongly stamped on the breech as is the date “1850” stamped on the barrel tang. The blade front sight is present on the upper barrel band. There is no rear sight. Bayonet lug is present under muzzle. Bore is clean with only very small amounts of light dirt. Should clean to be excellent.

Lock has a strong spreadwinged eagle over small “US” forward of the hammer and “SPRING / FIELD / 1850” in a stacked, three-line arrangement back of the hammer. Mechanics are strong and crisp and work properly.

Black walnut stock is in good original condition and exhibits just a few light dings and dents consistent with age and storage. The stock may been lightly cleaned. All the wood lines along the barrel and the raised flat opposite the stock are good. Good single cartouche is visible on the stock flat.

There is a strongly stamped “US” on the butt plate tang. Musket retains its original trumpet type steel ramrod with flat head and threaded tip. Both sling swivels are also present.

A good representative of the M1842 Harper’s Ferry rifled musket.  [ad]

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