{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-era-springfield-model-1842-percussion-artillery-short-musket-dated-1849","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Era Springfield Model 1842 Percussion Artillery Short Musket dated 1849","description":"\u003cp\u003eOriginal item: One Only. The US Model 1842 Musket was a .69 caliber musket manufactured and used in the United States during the 19th Century. It was a continuation of the Model 1816 line of muskets but is generally referred to by its own model number rather than just a variant of the Model 1816. All of these muskets were 58 inches long, with a barrel around 42 inches in length. An artillery short musket was also produced or modified from the long musket, and were 6 inches shorter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Model 1842 was the last U.S. smoothbore musket produced. 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. Later on, many of the model 1842 muskets were converted to rifled muskets, but this one is still in the original smoothbore configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is marked with the usual \u003cstrong\u003e\"American Eagle\" over US\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the lock plate tail is marked \u003cstrong\u003eSPRING \/ FIELD \/ 1849\u003c\/strong\u003e. Many of these muskets were produced under contract, however this example was made at Springfield Armory itself. The rifle side plate is thin and not bulged, as typical of the Model 1842 Musket. Previous iterations had had a more pronounced side plate with a bulge in the middle. The barrel Knoxform is proof marked \u003cstrong\u003eV \/ P\/ Eagle\u003c\/strong\u003e, though they are slightly faint due to powder burn.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll iron mounts this .69 caliber musket is in good condition, with the original ramrod present, and both sling swivels. There is light pitting overall, so this is definitely a musket that saw use. Certainly used in the U.S. Civil War, this is a truly lovely example.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFully cleaned and ready to Display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture:\u003cspan\u003e 1849\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .69\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCartridge Type: Ball and Powder\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 36 Inches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 52 Inches\u003cbr\u003eAction type: Side Action Percussion Lock\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle Loading\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNOTE: International orders of antique firearms MUST be shipped using UPS WW Services (courier). USPS Priority Mail international will not accept these.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31077227102277,"sku":"ONSV4144","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/products\/ONSV4144__01.jpg?v=1595893997","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-civil-war-era-springfield-model-1842-percussion-artillery-short-musket-dated-1849","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}