Original U.S. Civil War Era Springfield Model 1842 Percussion Musket by Harpers Ferry dated 1845 Japanese Ordnance side plate and ramrod pipes

side plate and ramrod pipes (3) together with a new made trigger assembly already fitted

but the paint is retained well

the 11th had become accustomed to the heat and the jungle conditions

Markmanship Badge Marked Sterling

The long distance volley sight is still present and functional

Original U.S. Civil War Era Springfield Model 1842 Percussion Musket by Harpers Ferry dated 1845 Japanese Ordnance side plate and ramrod pipesOriginal item: One Only. The US Model 1842 Musket was a . 69 caliber musket manufactured and used in the United States during the 19th Century. It was a continuation of the Model 1816 line of muskets but is generally referred to by its own model number rather than just a variant of the Model 1816. All of these muskets were 58 inches long, with a barrel around 42 inches in length. The Model 1842 was the last U. S. smoothbore musket produced. Many