1842 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET CARVED “BULL RUN 1861”.

1842 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET CARVED “BULL RUN 1861”. SN NSN. 41-3/4″ bbl. 69 cal. You are bidding on an attic condition Civil War musket, nicely carved “Bull Run 1861” on buttstock behind lock. Confederate forces referred to the first great battle of the war, Bull Run; whereas Union troops referred to it as Manassas. It is possible that a Confederate picked this trophy from the battlefield and used it. A set of initials “HJT” is carved on opposite side of buttstock, probably denoting a soldier who carried this gun. Gun appears in “as found” condition with exception of a replaced breech tang, which is dated 1833 and exhibits less patina and pitting than rest of gun. The Springfield lock plate is dated 1848. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are brown and pitted overall. Markings are all discernible. About a 1″ piece of wood is burned out and missing behind bolster. Nipple is possible replacement. 4-37743 JS1 (1,200-2,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009

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
	2373	$1,725.00	1842 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET CARVED “BULL RUN 1861”. SN NSN. 41-3/4″ bbl. 69 cal. You are bidding on an attic condition Civil War musket, nicely carved “Bull Run 1861” on buttstock behind lock. Confederate forces referred to the first great battle of the war, Bull Run; whereas Union troops referred to it as Manassas. It is possible that a Confederate picked this trophy from the battlefield and used it. A set of initials “HJT” is carved on opposite side of buttstock, probably denoting a soldier who carried this gun. Gun appears in “as found” condition with exception of a replaced breech tang, which is dated 1833 and exhibits less patina and pitting than rest of gun. The Springfield lock plate is dated 1848. CONDITION: Metal surfaces are brown and pitted overall. Markings are all discernible. About a 1″ piece of wood is burned out and missing behind bolster. Nipple is possible replacement. 4-37743 JS1 (1,200-2,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2009 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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