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U.S. Springfield M1842 .69 Cal Percussion Musket

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 800.00 USD
U.S. Springfield M1842 .69 Cal Percussion Musket
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This lot features a U.S. Springfield Model 1842 .69 Cal Percussion Rifle. The rifle features a 34" barrel, front bead sight, external hammer, shortened walnut stock, and brown finish. The US Model 1842 Musket was a .69 caliber musket manufactured and used in the United States during the 19th Century. It is a continuation of the Model 1816 line of muskets but is generally referred to as its own model number rather than just a variant of the Model 1816. The Model 1842 was the last U.S. smoothbore musket. Many features that had been retrofitted into the Model 1840 were standard on the Model 1842. The Model 1842 was the first U.S. musket to be produced with a percussion lock, though most of the Model 1840 flintlocks ended up being converted to percussion locks before reaching the field. The percussion cap system was vastly superior to the flintlock, being much more reliable and much more resistant to weather. This rifle shows fair condition, with wear indicative of age. The metal shows light pitting and great patina. The stock shows handling marks. The bore looks to be in good condition. The mechanics are functioning, with full cock being intermittent. This a antique firearm. NO FFL transfer or NICS background check required.