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Lot #6098
Lot #6100

Lot 6099: U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1842 Percussion Musket

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 7, 2022

Lot 6099: U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1842 Percussion Musket

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: October 7, 2022

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,500
Price Realized:
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U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1842 Percussion Musket

Manufacturer: Harpers Ferry Armory Muskets And Carbines
Model: 1842
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 42 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 941
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Slight Darkening - Light to moderate pitting
Rating:

OE - GOOD - some minor replacement parts; metal smoothly rusted or lightly pitted in places, cleaned; principal lettering, numerals and design on metal legible; lightly scratched, bruised or minor cracks repaired; in good working order.

WW - WOOD IS WORSE FOR THE PERCENT FINISH RATING GIVEN

Description:

"1847" dated lock and barrel. Many of these were rifled, but this one remains smoothbore. Includes a certificate of authenticity from Ancestry Guns, LLC.

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