Original U.S. Civil War Era Springfield Model 1842 Percussion Musket by Springfield Armory dated 1844 One-of-a-Kind Barrel Length: 5 3/4 inches

Barrel Length: 5 3/4 inches

It features a silver Aguliette which was awarded for excellence in shooting

where he formed the Sharps Rifle Manufacturing Company

In virtually brand new condition this offering is truly outstanding

The blade has also been sharpened numerous times

Original U.S. Civil War Era Springfield Model 1842 Percussion Musket by Springfield Armory dated 1844 One-of-a-Kind Barrel Length: 5 3/4 inchesOriginal item: One Only. The US Model 1842 Musket 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