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FINE 1849 DATED MODEL 1842 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:600.00 USD Estimated At:1,200.00 - 1,500.00 USD
FINE 1849 DATED MODEL 1842 SPRINGFIELD MUSKET.
Cal. 69, NSN. This is an attractive early Springfield musket that saw little use, good bright metal & raised grain stock. Standard configuration, 42" barrel, "VP / eagle head" proofs at breech, 1849 dated tang. Lock marked vertically at tail "SPRING / FIELD / 1849" & stamped in center with eagle over "US". CONDITION: very good to fine overall, complete & original. Metal is mostly bright, stained varnish coating, markings in metal all crisp, single inspection cartouche is light. Mechanics are fine, mostly bright & shiny smooth bore. (01-25102/JS). ANTIQUE. $1,200-1,500.