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US HARPERS FERRY 1842 PERCUSSION MUSKET.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,500.00 USD
US HARPERS FERRY 1842 PERCUSSION MUSKET.
Cal. 69. NSN. Bbl. 42". Brass blade front sight. Center of lock has eagle "US" marking. Rear of lock has Harper's Ferry marking & 1852 date. Rear of bbl. has "VP" proof. Upper tang & other bbl. markings are illegible due to oxidation & dings. Walnut stock w/ three bands, bottom mounted sling swivels & black leather sling marked "WATERVLIET ARSENAL". Left stock flat has faint inspector's cartouche. Trumpet shaped ramrod present. CONDITION: sanded stock has added finish w/ a small crack behind lock, scattered dings & handling wear. Metal is mostly a dark bronze patina w/ overall oxidation, some tool marks, dings & pitting mostly near breech. Oxidized bore. (01-23927/MJC). ANTIQUE. $1000-1500.