SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1847 U. S. CAVALRY MUSKATOON WITH CHAIN RAMROD RETAINER.

SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1847 U. S. CAVALRY MUSKATOON WITH CHAIN RAMROD RETAINER. SN NSN. Cal. 69. Standard configuration except for scarce 3-groove rifled bore. 26″ Bbl has 2-leaf musket type rear sight. Rifle is brass mounted, with 9″ long bar for saddle ring on left side. Bbl is dated “1850” and lock “1853”. Inspectors mark (RL) is on left side of stock. “J. R” is at rear of trigger guard tang. Flayderman relates that it has been his experience that examples of this fairly rare firearm with the orig chain retaining devices, are more scarce than those with swivel. In using the ramrod of this particular specimen, one can see why this feature was promptly discarded by any cavalryman. If you don’t have the chain and its link positioned just right it is difficult to insert ramrod into its channel (probably nearly impossible on horseback). Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Herb Glass in 1994. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Iron parts cleaned to silver gray over scattered pitting. Brass a pleasing mustard yellow showing no recent polishing. Stock is fine, with added oil finish, with many marks and a few scrapes. Inspectors mark (RL) on left side is clear under finish. Bore is fine. Lock is crisp. 4-45435 MGM47 (5,000-7,000)

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
	1680	$5,750.00	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1847 U. S. CAVALRY MUSKATOON WITH CHAIN RAMROD RETAINER. SN NSN. Cal. 69. Standard configuration except for scarce 3-groove rifled bore. 26″ Bbl has 2-leaf musket type rear sight. Rifle is brass mounted, with 9″ long bar for saddle ring on left side. Bbl is dated “1850” and lock “1853”. Inspectors mark (RL) is on left side of stock. “J. R” is at rear of trigger guard tang. Flayderman relates that it has been his experience that examples of this fairly rare firearm with the orig chain retaining devices, are more scarce than those with swivel. In using the ramrod of this particular specimen, one can see why this feature was promptly discarded by any cavalryman. If you don’t have the chain and its link positioned just right it is difficult to insert ramrod into its channel (probably nearly impossible on horseback). Mr. Howard’s notes indicate that he acquired this item from Herb Glass in 1994. PROVENANCE: Robert Howard Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very good. Iron parts cleaned to silver gray over scattered pitting. Brass a pleasing mustard yellow showing no recent polishing. Stock is fine, with added oil finish, with many marks and a few scrapes. Inspectors mark (RL) on left side is clear under finish. Bore is fine. Lock is crisp. 4-45435 MGM47 (5,000-7,000) 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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