U.S. Springfield Model 1842 muskets were manufactured at the Springfield Armory between 1844-1855. This model is significant as the last U.S. martial smoothbore musket, with known use in the Mexican-American War (April 25th, 1846–February 2nd, 1848) and the U.S. Civil War (April 12th, 1861 – April 9th, 1865). "Eagle and shield/US" marked center of the lock, "SPRING/FIELD/1849" at the tail of the lock, "V/P/Eagle head" proofs at the left of the breech, "N.J" New Jersey marking on the left breech flat, "1849" dated barrel tang, oval script "N.J" and "RC" inspection cartouches stamped on the left stock flat, and a "US" marked buttplate tang. Provenance: The Andrew Singer Collection

Excellent plus, nearly as issued, retains its highly attractive original armory bright surfaces with a few areas of old dried preservative grease, a few small patches of minor surface freckling, and absolutely sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. The front sight exhibits an original bright golden appearance. The stock is also excellent plus with attractive original raised grains and rich oil finish, a few dents visible on the left flat, some occasional minor handling marks, exceptionally crisp cartouches and distinct edges overall. Mechanically excellent. This outstanding New Jersey marked U.S. Springfield M1842 musket, nearly impossible to improve upon, would make a proud addition to any U.S. martial arms collection!