This example of a Model 1842 is dated "1844" behind "SPRING/FIELD" vertically at the rear of the lock plate placing this musket in the Mexican War Era. Additional markings include: "U.S." on the buttplate tang and the bayonet and "PHG" carved into the full length walnut stock behind the upper tang with two faint cartouches behind the side plate on the left side and no visible markings on the barrel or ahead of the hammer on the lock plate. Features include a brass blade sight on the foremost of the three barrel bands, sling swivels mounted to the center barrel band and the front of the trigger guard, flared ramrod, and bayonet with 17 inch blade and a scabbard with brass end pieces.

Fair. The musket has a heavily polished bright finish with some spots of pitting and patches of toning. The date, arsenal, and U.S. markings are clear both cartouches are faint. The bayonet is very fine with only some minor spotting. The wood is good with signs of light sanding and refinishing with some portions absent on either side of the upper tang and below the front section of the lock plate, some cracking at the rear of the lock plate, a small crack in the butt midway on the left rear, and some scratches, dings, and marks. The replacement scabbard is fair with some thinning, wear, and an aged patina on the brass components.