U.S. Springfield 1842 Percussion Musket 69 Caliber Blackpowder Rifle
Manufactured at Springfield Armory in 1852, this U.S. Model 1842 is chambered in .69 caliber and represents the final U.S. military smoothbore musket design. The Model 1842 was the last .69 caliber smoothbore musket produced for U.S. military service before the transition to rifled muskets. Features a 35" barrel secured by three barrel bands and fitted with a front blade sight. Percussion lock with U.S. Eagle cartouches and "SPRING / FIELD / 1852" markings behind the hammer. Hardwood stock stamped "691" on the right side and fitted with a swivel ring forward of the trigger guard. LOP: 13-1/4". CALIBER/GA: 69 Cal. S/N: n/a. FFL: Antique.
Condition
Finish has turned to a gray patina with some areas of brown. Pitting near the action and lockplate. Stock shows some dings and light scratches. Bore is dark with good mechanics.
Manufactured at Springfield Armory in 1852, this U.S. Model 1842 is chambered in .69 caliber and represents the final U.S. military smoothbore musket design. The Model 1842 was the last .69 caliber smoothbore musket produced for U.S. military service before the transition to rifled muskets. Features a 35" barrel secured by three barrel bands and fitted with a front blade sight. Percussion lock with U.S. Eagle cartouches and "SPRING / FIELD / 1852" markings behind the hammer. Hardwood stock stamped "691" on the right side and fitted with a swivel ring forward of the trigger guard. LOP: 13-1/4". CALIBER/GA: 69 Cal. S/N: n/a. FFL: Antique.
Condition
Finish has turned to a gray patina with some areas of brown. Pitting near the action and lockplate. Stock shows some dings and light scratches. Bore is dark with good mechanics.
