Excellent M1842 Springfield

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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 excellent condition with a great blonde color. The lock panels are crisp and sharp indicating that this musket was never sanded. There is no stock cartouche on this musket; a feature that's not uncommon on many original '42s. We have had several M1842s built by both Springfield and Harper's Ferry that have completely unmarked stocks. The prevailing theory on these unmarked guns is that they were restocked by the Richmond Arsenal for the Confederacy; however without any hard evidence to back this theory, we'll leave it at just that-a theory.

The lock is in great shape. 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. The stamps at the breech are present, with a great VP and Eagle and a partially obscured date. The bore is excellent-shiny with some light surface rust here and there.

All the furniture is original and in great shape. Nicely finished in its original "arsenal bright" polish with no rust or abuse. 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!

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