US MODEL 1842 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET.

US MODEL 1842 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET. Cal. 69. 42″ bbl. This is an extremely nice, almost new, 1844 dated model 1842. This gun appears unfired with bright smooth metal, good markings and raised grain stock with crisp cartouche. This gun conforms to standard configuration of this model, being marked on lock with an eagle over “US” and “Springfield 1844”. Bbl has VP and eagle head proofs with matching 1844 ting date. Buttplate is properly US surcharged and small inspector initials are found on hammer, trigger guard and other parts. This would be a difficult Mexican War era musket to upgrade. CONDITION: Bbl is bright/gray, scattered areas of staining. VP eagle head proof is crisp. The “1844” date on tang has a longitudinal line cut through it, as can be seen in photos. There are tool (vise) marks visible on either side of bbl. Bore is bright and appears possibly unfired. Lock is bright with crisp markings, as can be seen in photos. The balance of iron is gray/bright with scattered staining and light pitting. Stock is excellent and sound with crisp, almost new, edges with bright cartouche. There are a few storage dings and dents, most of the wood exhibits raised grain. 45700 JS96 (4,000-6,000)

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
	2489	$4,600.00	US MODEL 1842 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET. Cal. 69. 42″ bbl. This is an extremely nice, almost new, 1844 dated model 1842. This gun appears unfired with bright smooth metal, good markings and raised grain stock with crisp cartouche. This gun conforms to standard configuration of this model, being marked on lock with an eagle over “US” and “Springfield 1844”. Bbl has VP and eagle head proofs with matching 1844 ting date. Buttplate is properly US surcharged and small inspector initials are found on hammer, trigger guard and other parts. This would be a difficult Mexican War era musket to upgrade. CONDITION: Bbl is bright/gray, scattered areas of staining. VP eagle head proof is crisp. The “1844” date on tang has a longitudinal line cut through it, as can be seen in photos. There are tool (vise) marks visible on either side of bbl. Bore is bright and appears possibly unfired. Lock is bright with crisp markings, as can be seen in photos. The balance of iron is gray/bright with scattered staining and light pitting. Stock is excellent and sound with crisp, almost new, edges with bright cartouche. There are a few storage dings and dents, most of the wood exhibits raised grain. 45700 JS96 (4,000-6,000) 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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