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Lot 4127:Two Antique U.S. Springfield Percussion Muskets with Bayonets

October 8th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

Lot 4127:Two Antique U.S. Springfield Percussion Muskets with Bayonets

October 8th, 2021|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,200 - $1,800

A) Springfield Model 1816 "Belgian" Conversion Rifled Musket

"1832" dated lock. Includes socket bayonet and reproduction leather sling.

Details

ManufacturerSpringfield Armory U.S.

Model1816

TypeRifle

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge69

Barrel42 inch round

Finishbright/brown

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionVery Dark - Heavy pitting throughout

Item LocationRock Island, IL

B) Very Scarce Documented Springfield Model 1841 Cadet Musket

"1844" dated lock. Approximately 450 manufactured in total c. 1844-45. Model 1841 Cadet muskets are described on pages 184-188 of George D. Moller's book "American Military Shoulder Arms Volume III" with this exact musket pictured on page 187 next to the caption, "In 1848, Springfield Armory altered twenty of West Point's cadet muskets for service as engineers' cadet muskets. This musket has a 34" barrel [originally 40"]." Includes US socket bayonet and reproduction leather sling. Provenance: The George Moller Collection

Details

ManufacturerSpringfield Armory U.S.

Model1841-Musket

TypeRifle

ClassAntique

Caliber / Gauge57

Barrel34 inch round

Finishbright

Stockwalnut

Bore conditionVery Dark - Heavy pitting throughout

Item LocationRock Island, IL