This seldom seen, original Artillery Model 1847 firearm is one of three similar types of Springfield musketoons contracted by the Ordnance Department in March 1847 for military service. Musketoons are considered a ‘small musket’, a.k.a. carbine, and they were contracted for the Artillery, Cavalry and Sapper & Miner branch use. Some 3,300 Model 1847 musketoons were produced for the artillery and this specimen is a weapon in good overall condition.

Unaltered, this artillery musketoon is dated “1847” and is part of the two hundred and one percussion musketoons manufactured that year for the Ordnance Department. Regular manufacture of the M1847 musketoons started in 1848 and continued through 1859. The small musket is a .69 caliber, smoothbore, single-shot muzzleloader that measures 41” long and weighs approximately 6½” pounds. The flat lock plate has beveled edges and exhibits a surface with a mellow dusky gray color with a mild peppery look from scattered rust pitting and dark oxidation spots. Lock markings are the standard “spreadwinged eagle / US” in front of the hammer. To the rear of the hammer in three lines is “SPRING / FIELD / 1847.” Mechanics are strong and crisp. The 26” long, round barrel exhibits metal surfaces with some moderate rust pitting and a salt and pepper patina. Does not appear to have been cleaned. Clear proof marks “V / P/ eaglehead” on the left breech area and the date “1847” stamped on the barrel tang.

This specimen exhibits a socket bayonet stud fitted beneath the barrel. Bore is dusty with some spots of moderate rust pitting. Barrel is secured to the stock via two flat barrel bands. The upper band is double-strapped with a rear-projecting lower lip while the lower band has its lower lip projecting forward. All the metal components are iron and wear the same mellow gray patina. The dark, uncleaned stock is black walnut with an oil finish and is in very good condition with no cracks or breaks, but does show its share of acquired dents, dings and scratches. No sling swivels. The flat opposite the hammer exhibits two, oval government inspector cartouches, one is thin. Sub-inspector marks “L”, “C” or “K” are clearly visible on the hammer spur, trigger guard, lock strap, and butt strap. All screws not buggered. Butt plate is stamped “US.” This specimen of the U.S. Model 1847Artillery Musketoon is a desirable collectible.

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