M1842 HARPERS FERRY RIFLED-MUSKET – DATED 1848

M1842 HARPERS FERRY RIFLED-MUSKET – DATED 1848

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This rifled-musket is one of the 11,000 made in 1848 at Harpers Ferry – later rifled and sighted.

Production of the m1842 did not commence at Harper’s Ferry until 1845. That armory delivered 2,225 arms into store during fiscal year 1845 (July 1, 1844 to June 30, 1845). The M1842 muskets remained in production until 1855, with Springfield Armory producing 165,970 and Harpers Ferry producing 106,629.

Between 1856 and 1859 Springfield rifled and sighted 9,929 M1842s; Harper’s Ferry rifled and sighted 11,060 M1842s. Frankford Arsenal rifled and sighted 1,313 between 1857 and 1858 while the Saint Louis rifled and sighted 1,381 in 1857. Notably, of the 44,000 guns that were rifled, only about 24,000 received full compliments of corresponding upgraded sights.

Starting at the muzzle, a slight dent is noted on the right side. Rifling is a bit shallow but visible. The barrel has a nice, scattered brown patina, while the metal surface remains smooth.  Proof stamps and sub-inspection stamps are noted (“P”) with the original inspection stamp partially worn; tang is stamped “1848”. Elevated sights are complete and retain most of the original blued finish. The lock is smooth, with a similar patina but the shallow Federal eagle stamp is mostly worn away.  The “HARPERS FERRY / 1848” stampings are sharp and deep. Hammer is partially bright; nipple and bolster area show signs of use/exposure to percussion caps. Side plate is sub-inspection stamped (“L”). Trigger guard is stamped with a “C” sub-inspection mark and shows the same patina as the rest of the metal.  Butt plate is “US” stamped on the top retention flat.  Sling swivels are present and secure, and tight fitment of each barrel band is noted. Stock shows mild wear in the form of scattered dings and dents, but no major wood loss is observed.  Inspector stamps on the wood are not obvious near the side plate.  Musket length is just shy of 58” and barrel length comes to 42”.

Overall – a nice, honest example of a m1842 with added layers of history.  A rare piece for the collector of fine Civil War firearms.  [cm] [ph:L]

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