Here's a fantastic, collector grade, M1842. The Model 1842 has the distinction of being America's last smoothbore musket. This venerable .69 caliber was also the first universally interchangeable arm built by America's Federal arsenals of Springfield and Harper's Ferry. Because of it's interchangeability and robust design, the M1842 was issued in large number during the Civil War and was used heavily by both Federal and Confederate forces.
This particular '42 is in excellent condition. . The stock is in absolutely beautiful condition. The lock panels are crisp and sharp indicating that this musket was never sanded. A set of beautiful inspector's cartouches can be found on the left counterpane.
The lock is in great shape. with beautiful Springfield markings; and a date stamp of 1845 - the second year of Springfield's production. All the markings are crisp and legible and the hammer holds solid at both full and half cock.
The barrel is full length and in good condition. It features a date of 1845 which matches the lock - this gun is as original as they come! The barrel also crisp VP and Eagle proofmark, and a Civil War-period inventory number at the breech.
The bore is very good with no pitting and only some light scattered surface rust
All the furniture is original and in great shape. It matches the rest of the gun in terms of patina and condition The ramrod is full length.
This would be an ideal addition to anyone's collection. The M1842 was such a staple on the Civil War Battlefield that no collection is complete without it!
