Approximately 5,802 Model 1847 cavalry musketoons were manufactured c. 1848-1859. These musketoons were used by the army in conflicts with Native Americans in the 1850s and during the Civil War. This musketoon is of the standard cavalry configuration with the ramrod retention swivel and a saddle bar and ring on the left side. "1848" dated lock and "1853" (faint) dated barrel tang.

Good with a heavy brown patina on the barrel, mild flash pitting, a removed front sight post with file marks visible, with gray and brown patina on the lock. Stock is very good as sanded and re-oiled, with a professionally spliced replacement forend, some scattered light scratches and handling marks, a few small cracks, and a visible cartouche. Mechanically excellent. Professionally made reproduction ramrod, ramrod retention swivel assembly, barrel bands, sling bar and sling ring.