1847 ARTILLERY MUSKETOON.

1847 ARTILLERY MUSKETOON. Cal 69. This gun made at Springfield Armory is one of just over 3,000 guns made between 1848 and 1859. This gun conforms to other specimens having 26″ rnd bbl, two iron bbl bands and trumpet shaped ramrod end. There are two sling swivels; one on 2-1/2″ base in buttstock and the other on rear bbl band. Iron buttplate is surcharged US. Lockplate is marked with an eagle, “US” in front of hammer. Rear of hammer “Springfield 1854”. The bbl has “VP” and eagle head proofs and dated on tang “1855”. The bbl has no provision for bayonet as some do. Straight grain walnut stock has no markings. CONDITION: Metal overall is bright/gray with areas of old cleaning, scattered pitting and staining. Markings on lock and bbl are clear and discernible with exception of date on tang which has a couple of characters partially obscured. Ramrod is heavily pitted over most of its shaft with 3″ trumpet shaped end being welded on. Stock is sound and solid with several repaired cracks; one being a 2″ repair to chip in front of bolster. There is a hairline crack in hammer, just above screw which can be seen in photos. Bore is rusted and pitted. Gun is mechanically sound with replaced nipple. 4-46098 JS124 (2,500-4,500)

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
	2284	$0.00	1847 ARTILLERY MUSKETOON. Cal 69. This gun made at Springfield Armory is one of just over 3,000 guns made between 1848 and 1859. This gun conforms to other specimens having 26″ rnd bbl, two iron bbl bands and trumpet shaped ramrod end. There are two sling swivels; one on 2-1/2″ base in buttstock and the other on rear bbl band. Iron buttplate is surcharged US. Lockplate is marked with an eagle, “US” in front of hammer. Rear of hammer “Springfield 1854”. The bbl has “VP” and eagle head proofs and dated on tang “1855”. The bbl has no provision for bayonet as some do. Straight grain walnut stock has no markings. CONDITION: Metal overall is bright/gray with areas of old cleaning, scattered pitting and staining. Markings on lock and bbl are clear and discernible with exception of date on tang which has a couple of characters partially obscured. Ramrod is heavily pitted over most of its shaft with 3″ trumpet shaped end being welded on. Stock is sound and solid with several repaired cracks; one being a 2″ repair to chip in front of bolster. There is a hairline crack in hammer, just above screw which can be seen in photos. Bore is rusted and pitted. Gun is mechanically sound with replaced nipple. 4-46098 JS124 (2,500-4,500) 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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