24th Aug, 2022 11:00
Two Day Firearms, Shotguns, Airguns, Arms and Militaria 24th and 25th August
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US Springfield Pattern M1842 rifled musket
US Springfield Pattern M1842 rifled musket, 42inch barrel with progressive depth rifling, secured by three bands, the lock dated 1850 repeated in faint text on the barrel tang, faint inspectors cartouche to stock.
M1842 muskets were originally smoothbore but many were upgraded prior to the US Civil War. 23,683 were fitted with sights, whereas 20,076 were rifled but no rear sights fitted as with this example. See G. Moller 'American Military Shoulder Arms' volume 3 pp 189-200 for more information.
Dimensions: 148cm long
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Sold for £900
Auction: Two Day Firearms, Shotguns, Airguns, Arms and Militaria 24th and 25th August, 24th Aug, 2022
Two Day auction.
Wednesday 24th August at 11am - Lots 1- 299:
Non Licenced antique firearms, shotguns and airguns, swords, edged weapons, medals and militaria.
Thursday 25th August at 11am - Lots 300 -546:
Licenced firearms, shotguns and pistols, gun accessories, parts, ammunition and reloading equipment.
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Monday 22nd 10am-4pm
Tuesday 23rd 10am-4pm
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