RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1847 U.S. SAPPERS MUSKATOON.

RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1847 U.S. SAPPERS MUSKATOON. SN NSN. Cal. 69. 26″ Barrel is fitted with large double lug bayonet stud on right side of bbl near muzzle, and unique steel nosecap with corresponding large bayonet lug on right side. The nosecap engages another stud on top of bbl. This configuration is only found on this rare variation, and is so arranged to mount large brass hilted sword bayonet, made only for this model. Nosecap has large barleycorn brass front sight, and is stamped “19”. Muskatoon has original trumpet shaped steel ramrod. Typical 1842 model lock is stamped with eagle and “US” in front of hammer, and “Springfield 1855” behind. Only 80 of these muskatoons were produced by Springfield Armory in 1855. Total quantity of 830 were produced of which 228 were altered to Model 1847 artillery. A very scarce military long arm. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Bill Huckaba in 1989. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. All metal parts are polished bright over some scattered pitting and marks. Stampings on bbl and lockplate are getting thin. Stock correctly refinished with some repairs around butt. No inspector’s marks are visible. Lock is crisp. 4-45431 MGM42 (5,000-8,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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
	1679	$4,312.50	RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1847 U.S. SAPPERS MUSKATOON. SN NSN. Cal. 69. 26″ Barrel is fitted with large double lug bayonet stud on right side of bbl near muzzle, and unique steel nosecap with corresponding large bayonet lug on right side. The nosecap engages another stud on top of bbl. This configuration is only found on this rare variation, and is so arranged to mount large brass hilted sword bayonet, made only for this model. Nosecap has large barleycorn brass front sight, and is stamped “19”. Muskatoon has original trumpet shaped steel ramrod. Typical 1842 model lock is stamped with eagle and “US” in front of hammer, and “Springfield 1855” behind. Only 80 of these muskatoons were produced by Springfield Armory in 1855. Total quantity of 830 were produced of which 228 were altered to Model 1847 artillery. A very scarce military long arm. Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Bill Huckaba in 1989. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Excellent, as refurbished. All metal parts are polished bright over some scattered pitting and marks. Stampings on bbl and lockplate are getting thin. Stock correctly refinished with some repairs around butt. No inspector’s marks are visible. Lock is crisp. 4-45431 MGM42 (5,000-8,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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