U.S. Model 1842 Springfield Percussion Musket – Lock Dated 1848 – .69 Caliber

Offered here is an original U.S. Model 1842 Springfield percussion musket, featuring a clearly marked lock dated 1848—a classic American military arm produced in the years leading up to the Civil War.

The Model 1842 holds an important place in U.S. firearms history as the first standard-issue percussion musket adopted by the U.S. military, replacing earlier flintlock designs. Many of these muskets went on to see service during the Mexican-American War and the American Civil War, making them highly collectible and historically significant.

Key Features:

• Model: U.S. Model 1842 Springfield Musket
• Lock Date: 1848
• Caliber: .69 caliber smoothbore
• Action: Percussion ignition
• Barrel: Full-length military configuration
• Furniture: Iron-mounted military pattern
• Ramrod: Present

Condition:

• Mechanically functional – lock operates as it should
• Metal retains a pleasing, untouched patina
• Stock shows honest service wear and handling marks consistent with age
• No signs of modern refinishing—correct, original look throughout

This is a true, un-messed-with example, exactly the type collectors and historians prefer.

Why This One Matters:

• Desirable pre-Civil War production (1848)
• Represents the transition from flintlock to percussion in U.S. service
• Strong potential Civil War association
• Increasingly difficult to find complete, functional examples

Overall:

A solid, authentic U.S. military musket with great historical presence. Whether displayed on the wall, added to a Civil War collection, or appreciated as a foundational piece of American arms development, this Model 1842 delivers.

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