#2052 • Antique US Springfield M1842 Percussion Musket

Part of Firearms, Swords and Bayonets | October 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM (timed auction by Alderfer Auction)

High bid $300.00

Status: Available

Live bidding starts Oct 27, 2026 10:00 AM EDT

69, 42" bbl, NSN (circa 1848) Antique. Gray/silver patina with pitting, fair bore, barrel marked VP with a small eagle head on left side of breech, barrel held via 3 steel bands and springs with the front band being double strapped, with integral front sight on front strap, center band and front trigger guard leg anchor the steel sling loops, strong lock holds half and full cock with lock plate marked vertically on tail in 3 lines SPRING / FIELD /1848, below the nipple bolster is a very faint partial spread eagle, incorrect steel ramrod, woodstock shows moderate handling with deep denting, chips, and several small cracks around lock plate, butt plate, lock bolster, and band springs, with no visible proofs or markings. 13 1/2" LOP, 7 1/2 lb trigger pull. Good condition.