Auction:

Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2724M

Location:

Marlborough

Date / Time :

May 03, 2014 10:00AM

Description:

Model 1842 Springfield Rifle-musket, c. 1853, walnut stock stamped with a small D/10 on top of comb, steel lockplate marked with an eagle over US, and SPRING/FIELD/1853 on the rear, steel barrel has V/P over an eagle, and D/10 on the breech, barrel has long-range rear sight, and steel bands, ramrod has cupped end, barrel lg. 42, overall lg. 57 3/4 in.
Estimate $600-800

Stock has some light dings but is in good condition, steel parts have some light patina but also in very good condition.


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