{"product_id":"original-u-s-civil-war-era-springfield-model-1842-percussion-musket-by-harpers-ferry-in-attic-fresh-condition-dated-1851","title":"Original U.S. Civil War Era Springfield Model 1842 Percussion Musket by Harpers Ferry in \"Attic Fresh\" Condition - dated 1851","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.\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Models 1840 \u0026amp; 1842 were made with thicker barrel walls, with the intention that they could be rifled later, however this \"attic fresh\" example is still in the original smoothbore configuration, with a lovely aged patina overall. The lock plate is marked with the correct American \u003cstrong\u003e\"Federal Eagle\" \/ U.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e under of the hammer, and was produced at the \u003cem\u003eUnited States Armory and Arsenal at Harpers Ferry\u003c\/em\u003e itself, as indicated on the lock plate tail:\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHARPERS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFERRY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1851\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of these muskets were produced under contract, however this example was made at one of the Federal armories. 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 musket does not look to have seen extensive firing while in service, and there is not much powder burn around the cap bolster, though there is definitely overall patination. The barrel still has the original \u003cstrong\u003eV \/ P \/ Eagle's Head\u003c\/strong\u003e proof markings on the left hand side, with an \u003cstrong\u003e1852\u003c\/strong\u003e date stamped into the barrel tang. There is also a partial cartouche on the left side of the stock, which we were not able to read.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith all iron mounts this .69 caliber musket is in very nice patinated condition, with the original \"tulip\" shape ramrod present, along with both barrel bands and the nose cap. The butt plate is correctly \u003cstrong\u003eU.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e marked, though it is hard to see. It still has both sling swivels present, one on the middle barrel band and one on the front of the trigger guard, and both are still easily movable. The cap nipple cone looks to be original, actually still has the remains of a percussion cap on it, now more like an oxidized sleeve around the cone. The lock still functions correctly, holding correctly at half cock and firing at full. We checked the bore, and it is still smoothbore, and was not rifled later, as many were, though it is somewhat fouled and oxidized inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metalwork overall has an oxidized patina from long storage, which really has a great look, which we left intact so the future owner can decide whether to leave it as is, or to clean it up a bit. The stock has a lovely dark brown finish, however it shows wear from storage and transportation over the years, which has exposed the lighter underlying wood. There are some significant gouges on the fore stock area, and other areas show missing wood on the \"corners\" of the stock.. Really a great looking old musket that would look fantastic hanging on the wall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very nice \"attic fresh\" example of the last smoothbore percussion musket that the United States fielded, still in the original configuration. Ready to restore or display as is!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1851\u0026amp; 1852\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .69\"\u003cbr\u003eCartridge Type: Ball and Powder\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 42 Inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 58 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. International customers should always consult their country's antique gun laws prior to ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Original Items","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42058836639813,"sku":"ONJR23DMA02","price":1295.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/ONJR23DMA02__01.jpg?v=1728056047","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-civil-war-era-springfield-model-1842-percussion-musket-by-harpers-ferry-in-attic-fresh-condition-dated-1851","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}