Approximately 5,802 Model 1847 cavalry musketoons were manufactured c. 1848-1859. "1848" dated lock and "1853" (faint) dated barrel tang.

Good with brown patina on the barrel, pitting, file marks, and gray and brown patina on the lock. Stock is very good as sanded and re-oiled, with a spliced forend, handling marks, a few small cracks. Mechanically excellent. Professionally made reproduction ramrod, ramrod retention swivel assembly, barrel bands, sling bar and sling ring.