MODEL 1847 US “SAPPER’S & MINERS” MUSKETOON WITH BAYONET.

MODEL 1847 US “SAPPER’S & MINERS” MUSKETOON WITH BAYONET. This arm made at the Springfield Armory in 1847 is the first year production of the approx. 800 guns of this configuration that were made between 1847 and 1856. First year production arms are rarely seen and this gun has lock and bbl both dated 1847. This gun conforms to all measurements and configurations of other “1847 US Sappers Musketoons”. This gun is 69 caliber smooth bore with a 26″ rnd bbl. Two iron bbl bands with top band being made with lug for saber bayonet. The bbl is also fitted with a 7/8″ slotted guide that fits locking ring on the accompanying bayonet. Stock has a cartouche with two initials and bbl also exhibits typical “VP” and eagle head proofs. Buttplate is surcharged US. This would make a great addition to most any martial collection with addition of first year production of “US Sappers Musketoon” with original “Sappers & Miner’s” bayonet that fits gun beautifully. CONDITION: Metal overall is smooth and gray/white with scattered areas of staining and light pitting. Markings are all crisp and discernible as can be seen in photographs. There is “H1” stamped on top of front bbl band (for matching marks on bayonet). Bore is brown, rusted and pitted. Sling swivels appear to be professional restoration. Date on bbl tang appears re-stamped with similar dies of this era. Stock is sound and solid exhibiting good color and grain with scattered dings, nicks and scratches and good discernible cartouche as can be seen in photos. There is an area of wood restoration around the tang at bolster. Bayonet is in overall very good condition matching metal on gun. Bayonet is dated “1855” with proper US marks and inspectors and firm name “Ames Mfg. Co / Chickopee / Mass”. 22″ blade is overall gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. There is an “M1” stamped on the pommel of the bayonet in same style of dies used to stamp “H1” on bayonet lug. 4-46792 JS153 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	2281	$5,462.50	MODEL 1847 US “SAPPER’S & MINERS” MUSKETOON WITH BAYONET. This arm made at the Springfield Armory in 1847 is the first year production of the approx. 800 guns of this configuration that were made between 1847 and 1856. First year production arms are rarely seen and this gun has lock and bbl both dated 1847. This gun conforms to all measurements and configurations of other “1847 US Sappers Musketoons”. This gun is 69 caliber smooth bore with a 26″ rnd bbl. Two iron bbl bands with top band being made with lug for saber bayonet. The bbl is also fitted with a 7/8″ slotted guide that fits locking ring on the accompanying bayonet. Stock has a cartouche with two initials and bbl also exhibits typical “VP” and eagle head proofs. Buttplate is surcharged US. This would make a great addition to most any martial collection with addition of first year production of “US Sappers Musketoon” with original “Sappers & Miner’s” bayonet that fits gun beautifully. CONDITION: Metal overall is smooth and gray/white with scattered areas of staining and light pitting. Markings are all crisp and discernible as can be seen in photographs. There is “H1” stamped on top of front bbl band (for matching marks on bayonet). Bore is brown, rusted and pitted. Sling swivels appear to be professional restoration. Date on bbl tang appears re-stamped with similar dies of this era. Stock is sound and solid exhibiting good color and grain with scattered dings, nicks and scratches and good discernible cartouche as can be seen in photos. There is an area of wood restoration around the tang at bolster. Bayonet is in overall very good condition matching metal on gun. Bayonet is dated “1855” with proper US marks and inspectors and firm name “Ames Mfg. Co / Chickopee / Mass”. 22″ blade is overall gray with scattered areas of staining and pitting. There is an “M1” stamped on the pommel of the bayonet in same style of dies used to stamp “H1” on bayonet lug. 4-46792 JS153 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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