Original U.S. Springfield Model 1842 Percussion Musket by Harpers Ferry Converted for Hunting - dated 1848 Multi Nation Flags and secured in three sections

and secured in three sections with nickel plated fittings

Ammunition Type: Lead Ball and Powder

and checkered pistol-grip stocks and forends

Purchased by a young GI on his way to war

History and design:

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1842 Percussion Musket by Harpers Ferry Converted for Hunting - dated 1848 Multi Nation Flags and secured in three sectionsOriginal item: One Only. The US Model 1842 Muskets 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. The Model 1842 was the last U. S. smoothbore musket produced. Many