CAPTURED AND COLLECTED M1842 SPRINGFIELD – DATED 1847

CAPTURED AND COLLECTED M1842 SPRINGFIELD – DATED 1847

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$3,950.00

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Item Code: 2025-3031

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This nice example of a M1842 Springfield Musket features a “Q” mark in the stock, forward of the trigger guard, indicating that this is a Confederate "Captured & Collected" Reissued Firearm. Recently published book "Captured & Collected Confederate Reissued Firearms" by Captain Steven W. Knott, USN (ret.) includes much research and documentation regarding the provenance of these 'Q' marked weapons that were captured or collected from Civil War battlefields by Confederate forces, cleaned and repaired by Confederate arsenals, and reissued to Confederate troops.

The lock plate is dated 1847, with a barrel/tang date of 1851. Other markings include a proof stamp, “P B / P” sub-inspection stampings near the left breech and a “W” on the interior of the hammer. Lock shows a Federal eagle with a “SPRING/FIELD/1847” in three lines. Butt plate is stamped with a “US” on the top flat and a “D / 18” in two lines just behind the stock’s top screw. No inspectors’ cartouches are noted.

All metal surfaces are generally bright, with scattered surface oxidation and mottled patina. Bore is smooth with light surface oxidation. Scattered light pitting is noted near the breech and bolster from percussion cap use. Several slight gouges are observed in the barrel’s exterior surface, primarily on the left breech flat and on either side of the lowest barrel band.  Mechanically, the weapon operates “as new”.

Stock retains a rich, original tone with no obvious signs of repairs or damage.  Several patches of light dings and dents are visible, primarily on the left cheek rest.  Two surface cracks originate and extend away from the butt plate on either side of the butt stock (1.75” and 2.5”, respectively).

An excellent candidate for the collector considering the overall good condition of this rare subtype of Civil War weapon.  [cm] [ph:L]

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