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Harpers Ferry Model 1842 Rifled Musket

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:1,750.00 USD Estimated At:3,500.00 - 5,000.00 USD
Harpers Ferry Model 1842 Rifled Musket
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA 92606
U.S. Model 1842 Rifled Musket, by Harpers Ferry, .69 cal., 42'' barrel, finished in the white, sharply cartouched full-length walnut stock, with correct U.S. marked socket bayonet. Lockplate marked with Federal eagle over U.S., and ''Harpers Ferry 1851'' behind hammer; upper tang is marked ''1851'' as well; ''V,P(eaglehead)'' proofmark to left side barrel at breech. Standard multi-leaf rear sight is present, as is ramrod. Considered quite scarce with approx. 8% of total production converted to rifled musket. Condition is excellent with light even patination to barrel. Very minor erosion in nipple bolster area. Sideplate retains 96% original blue. Stock with minor oil staining near metal parts and very light impressions from handling. Action is crisp, bore is fine. Est.: $3,500-$5,000. (Antique)