Original U.S. Springfield Model 1842 Percussion Musket by Harpers Ferry Converted for Hunting - dated 1848 Multi Nation Flags It has the Buffington Sight

It has the Buffington Sight of the model 1884

Ammunition Type: Lead Ball and Powder

Makes a wonderful conversation piece

Overall Length: 36

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1842 Percussion Musket by Harpers Ferry Converted for Hunting - dated 1848 Multi Nation Flags It has the Buffington SightOriginal 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