MODEL 1840 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET.

MODEL 1840 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 69 smooth bore. 42″ bbl, bayonet lug underneath muzzle. Ramrod appears to be orig to gun. Left side of breech is marked with remnants of “VP” and Eagle Head proof marks. Opposite lock, inspection mark is present but not discernible. Lockplate is marked with Spread-Winged Eagle over “US” under the brass horizontal pan and marked “SPRINGFIELD 1842” in three lines reading vertically behind the cock. PROVENANCE: R. Sadler Collection. CONDITION: Good. Wood stock is smooth overall with slight losses behind lock, in front of lock, around rear bbl band, along forend, and opposite lock. Metal is smooth brown patina overall. 4-31954 PS14 (2,500-3,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	1603	$3,680.00	MODEL 1840 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET. SN NSN. Cal. 69 smooth bore. 42″ bbl, bayonet lug underneath muzzle. Ramrod appears to be orig to gun. Left side of breech is marked with remnants of “VP” and Eagle Head proof marks. Opposite lock, inspection mark is present but not discernible. Lockplate is marked with Spread-Winged Eagle over “US” under the brass horizontal pan and marked “SPRINGFIELD 1842” in three lines reading vertically behind the cock. PROVENANCE: R. Sadler Collection. CONDITION: Good. Wood stock is smooth overall with slight losses behind lock, in front of lock, around rear bbl band, along forend, and opposite lock. Metal is smooth brown patina overall. 4-31954 PS14 (2,500-3,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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