An original Springfield Model 1842, .69 caliber, single-shot, smoothbore musket in good condition. All the metal surfaces have been lightly cleaned and now wear a scattered pepper-like mottling with small scattered amounts of pitting but nothing major. The wood appears to be untouched. Screw heads are good with only light wear.

Lock markings are the standard “spreadwinged Eagle over a small US” forward of the hammer and “SPRING / FIELD / 1848” in a stacked, three-line arrangement back of the hammer. All markings are very strong. Bolster area has original nipple and is clean but for some light surface pitting. Mechanics are strong and crisp.

Proofmarks “V / P/ Eaglehead” are crisp on the barrel breech as is the date “1848” stamped on the barrel tang. Musket also retains its brass blade sight on the upper barrel band and a bayonet lug under the muzzle. There is no rear sight since the weapon is smoothbore. Bore is semi-dark with light dirt.

Black walnut stock is in good original condition and exhibits the usual dings and dents from age. There is a very old small chip, approx. 0.75 inch long x 0.75 inch wide, just to the left of the barrel tang. The top edge of the comb also has a small dent. The stock has never been cleaned or sanded. The side opposite the lock has a single faint inspector’s cartouche. There are no cracks.

A clear “US” is stamped on the butt plate tang. Musket retains its original ‘trumpet’ type steel ramrod with flat head. Ramrod is complete with threaded end for attaching cleaning tools. Both sling swivels are present.  [ad]

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