FINE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1842 PERCUSSION MUSKET.

Cal. 69 smoothbore. Fine Springfield musket with 42″ round bbl, split front band with sight, and two flat bbl bands. Middle band has a sling wire with corresponding sling wire on trigger guard. Lock plate has standard Springfield markings consisting of a small Eagle over small “US” and vertically behind the hammer “Springfield 1853”. Top tang is also dated 1853 and the bbl has “V” & “P” proofs with Springfield Eagle Head. Mounted in a full-length walnut stock that has an oval crisp “JAS” cartouche. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearmsthere were 172,000 of these rifles produced at Springfield 1844-1859. While these muskets are not overly scarce, they are almost never found with high original finish. They were universally issued prior to the Civil War to front line infantry units and then were in use throughout the Civil War. To find one in near new condition, as found here, is a great rarity. CONDITION: As noted, this musket is near new and retains about all of its original bright metal finish under a coating of old dried oil. Stock has a few light nicks and scratches from storage and handling, with crisp sharp edges and retains virtually all of its original oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Appears to be unfired. 4-54058 JR56 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1529

Auction: Firearms - March 2015

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1529	$4,425.00	FINE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1842 PERCUSSION MUSKET. Cal. 69 smoothbore. Fine Springfield musket with 42″ round bbl, split front band with sight, and two flat bbl bands. Middle band has a sling wire with corresponding sling wire on trigger guard. Lock plate has standard Springfield markings consisting of a small Eagle over small “US” and vertically behind the hammer “Springfield 1853”. Top tang is also dated 1853 and the bbl has “V” & “P” proofs with Springfield Eagle Head. Mounted in a full-length walnut stock that has an oval crisp “JAS” cartouche. According to Flayderman’s Guide to Antique American Firearmsthere were 172,000 of these rifles produced at Springfield 1844-1859. While these muskets are not overly scarce, they are almost never found with high original finish. They were universally issued prior to the Civil War to front line infantry units and then were in use throughout the Civil War. To find one in near new condition, as found here, is a great rarity. CONDITION: As noted, this musket is near new and retains about all of its original bright metal finish under a coating of old dried oil. Stock has a few light nicks and scratches from storage and handling, with crisp sharp edges and retains virtually all of its original oil finish. Mechanics are crisp. Appears to be unfired. 4-54058 JR56 (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1529 Auction: Firearms - March 2015 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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FINE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1842 PERCUSSION MUSKET.