Lot 47

Springfield US Civil War M-1842 Percussion Musket

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Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$5,000 $250
$10,000 $500
$20,000 $1,000
$50,000 $2,500
$75,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
Springfield model 1842, dated 1847 on the lockplate (matching 1847 on the tang), with a heavily-worn "eagle over US" mark. Full-length walnut stock with "SRC" stamped to the underside near the butt. Barrel marked with "VP over eagle". Original ramrod. Included is a canvas bag. Musket measures 57 3/4" from end to end.

Condition

Pitting across the steel elements. There is a piece of black tape at along the side of the butt. Mechanics are working.