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SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1842 PERCUSSION MUSKET.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 900.00 USD
SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1842 PERCUSSION MUSKET.
Cal. 69. NSN. Bbl. 42" with smoothbore. The top tang and Springfield-marked lock are dated 1848. 3 band-fastened walnut stock with iron fittings and ramrod. The ear of the stock has a partially visible cartouche. The bottom of the stock forward of the trigger guard has a hand-carved initial "K.". CONDITION: lightly cleaned metal showing scattered light pitting. Refinished stock showing small marks with a chip left of the top tang. The right side has a small crack behind the lock plate. Sound lock. Lightly pitted bore. (01-24443/DS). ANTIQUE. $600-900.