US Model 1842 Musket by Springfield - Dated 1853
Sale 2030 - Arms, Armor and Militaria
Oct 23, 2024
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$1,600 -
$2,000
Lot Description
US Model 1842 Musket by Springfield - Dated 1853
American Civil War
.69 caliber. 42" barrel secured by three flat, spring-retained barrel bands. NSN. Bright finish, iron furniture, smooth walnut stock. Single shot muzzleloading smoothbore infantry musket. Standard Springfield lock markings consisting of a {Spread-Winged Eagle} / US forward of the hammer and in three vertical lines at the tail of the lock SPRING/FIELD/1853. Matching 1845 date on the breech plug tang with standard V/P/{Eagle Head}. Counterpane of stock with fairly clear script JS cartouche, the mark of Springfield Arsenal inspector James Stillman. A nominally .5" capital "W" is stamped on the reverse of the stock, the meaning of which is unknown. Retains original brass blade front sight, both sling swivels and a correct full-length trumpet head ramrod with good threads at the end. A very nice example the last of the US military smoothbore muskets.
This lot is located in Cincinnati.
Condition Report
Fine. Fine, bright smooth bore with scattered oxidation and some discoloration. Metal lightly cleaned to bright, smooth with clear markings. Mechanically functional lock. Stock very good with strong edges and the expected scattered bumps, dings and mars. There is some more moderate wear along the forend with more dings, mars and some very minor loss due to wear along the upper edge near the barrel. Collector ID "A5" in white paint or ink on toe of buttplate.
The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to
age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and
restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition
they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make
no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind
as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue
description or a condition report shall not amount to a full
accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Hindman
staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the
Department prior to bidding.
The absence of a posted condition report on the Hindman website or
in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an
item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for
inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect
the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have
requested, received and understood any condition report provided
by Hindman.
Please email [email protected] for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.