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Lot #177
Lot #179

Lot 178: Two U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1842 Percussion Muskets

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2023

Lot 178: Two U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1842 Percussion Muskets

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: June 21, 2023

Estimated Price: $1,000 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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A) Harpers Ferry Model 1842 Musket

Manufacturer: Harpers Ferry Armory Muskets And Carbines
Model: 1842-Musket
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 42 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1130
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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:

"1846" dated lock.

B) Harpers Ferry Model 1842 Musket

Manufacturer: Harpers Ferry Armory Muskets And Carbines
Model: 1842-Musket
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 69
Barrel: 33 inch round
Finish: bright
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1130
Serial Number:
Class: Antique
Bore Condition: Very Dark - Heavy pitting throughout
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:

"1849" dated lock, "1845" dated barrel tang. Initials "JFH" and a star carved on the left stock flat, "Hill" carved on the bottom of the buttstock, and a leaf stamped on the right of the buttstock ahead of a tack. Shortened.

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