MEXICAN WAR ERA 1845 DATED HARPERS FERRY
PERCUSSION MUSKET. Cal. 69. NSN. This was 1st musket made at the National Armory at Harpers Ferry. Standard configuration of model 1842 musket, 3 spring retained barrel band, small brass blade front sight on front band, barrel "VP / eaglehead" proof. Lock marked "HARPERS / FERRY / 1845" & "eagle / US". 1845 was first year of Harpers Ferry musket production and only 2225 muskets were made. CONDITION: good overall, complete & original, metal overall cleaned gray with pitting, some rust, markings discernible including inspection cartouche opposite lock. Mechanics strong, clear dark smooth bore. (01-30090/JS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.
PERCUSSION MUSKET. Cal. 69. NSN. This was 1st musket made at the National Armory at Harpers Ferry. Standard configuration of model 1842 musket, 3 spring retained barrel band, small brass blade front sight on front band, barrel "VP / eaglehead" proof. Lock marked "HARPERS / FERRY / 1845" & "eagle / US". 1845 was first year of Harpers Ferry musket production and only 2225 muskets were made. CONDITION: good overall, complete & original, metal overall cleaned gray with pitting, some rust, markings discernible including inspection cartouche opposite lock. Mechanics strong, clear dark smooth bore. (01-30090/JS). ANTIQUE. $800-1,200.
