Original U.S. Springfield Model 1842 Percussion Musket by Harpers Ferry Converted for Hunting - dated 1848 Multi Nation Flags It has the Buffington Sight

It has the Buffington Sight of the model 1884

and secured in three sections with nickel plated fittings

participate in an especially dangerous mission

History and design:

Army National Guard dated 1942

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1842 Percussion Musket by Harpers Ferry Converted for Hunting - dated 1848 Multi Nation Flags It has the Buffington SightOriginal item: One Only. The US Model 1842 Muskets 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