{"product_id":"original-u-s-springfield-model-1842-percussion-rifled-musket-by-springfield-armory-1846-dated-civil-war-era","title":"Original U.S. Springfield Model 1842 Percussion Rifled Musket by Springfield Armory - 1846 Dated - Civil War Era","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. They were used during the Mexican-American war, and many were still in armories at the onset of the Civil War, when many saw additional service.\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, and this example was later rifled in the three-groove pattern associated with U.S. military alterations. It looks to have seen use, indicated by the firing residue and discoloration around the cap nipple cone bolster, but was relatively well cared for. It displays a nice polished patina overall, showing evidence of light past staining and peppering, now cleaned away. The lock plate still shows remnants of the correct American \u003cem\u003e\"Federal Eagle\" \/ U.S.\u003c\/em\u003e marking under of the hammer, and was produced at the \u003cem\u003eUnited States Armory and Arsenal at Springfield\u003c\/em\u003e itself, as indicated on the lock plate tail:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPRING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFIELD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1846\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 cap nipple cone shows only light wear, and the square portion at the the bottom is still clear, and the bolster retains its original contours. The \u003cstrong\u003eV \/ P \/ Eagle's Head\u003c\/strong\u003e proofs on the left side are still faintly visible, though the barrel date on the tang is completely worn away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith all iron mounts this .69 caliber musket is in very nice condition, showing a lovely polished patina from repeated cleanings over the years. It still retains both barrel bands and the iron nose cap, and both sling swivels are intact and move relatively easily. The butt plate is faintly \u003cstrong\u003eU.S.\u003c\/strong\u003e marked, and the lock still functions correctly, holding securely at half cock and releasing correctly at full cock. We checked the bore, and  the three groove rifling is still easily visible, though there is overall fouling and oxidation from lack of cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one piece walnut stock on this gun is in very good shape, showing a lovely red brown color from years of age. There is overall denting and wear from use, but no major damage, just a few small cracks around the lock plate, and another running from the lower lock screw to the breech area, a very common area to see these. There is also no major erosion of the wood near the cap nipple cone bolster, indicating light to moderate use. We checked the left side of the stock below the lock screws, and there are no inspection cartouches visible. The original trumpet shaped ramrod is present, and still retains threading on the narrow end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Springfield-manufactured U.S. Model 1842 percussion musket retains its 1847-dated lock, three-groove rifled bore, iron furniture, both sling swivels, and original trumpet-head ramrod. The lock remains functional at half and full cock, while the rifling is still clearly visible despite accumulated oxidation and fouling. The metal has developed a polished gray patina from repeated cleaning, and the walnut stock shows expected dents, wear, and several small cracks around the lock and breech area without major wood loss. Although the barrel tang date and stock inspection cartouches are no longer visible, the surviving Springfield lock markings, barrel proofs, and rifled configuration make this a well-preserved example of a Model 1842 musket altered during its service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:-\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYear of Manufacture: 1847\u003cbr\u003eMaker: United States Armory and Arsenal at Springfield\u003cbr\u003eModel: 1842 Musket\u003cbr\u003eCaliber: .69\"\u003cbr\u003eCartridge Type: Ball and Powder\u003cbr\u003eBarrel Length: 42 Inches\u003cbr\u003eOverall Length: 57 3\/4 Inches\u003cbr\u003eAction type: Side Action Percussion Lock\u003cbr\u003eFeed System: Muzzle Loading\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFederal Classification: Pre-1899 Antique\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\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":45410030747717,"sku":"ONJR26JYAS002","price":1495.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1524\/1342\/files\/6D6F8E84-58F2-4CE4-9D08-CD92F00B3C28.jpg?v=1785178939","url":"https:\/\/www.ima-usa.com\/products\/original-u-s-springfield-model-1842-percussion-rifled-musket-by-springfield-armory-1846-dated-civil-war-era","provider":"International Military Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}