Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this antique muzzleloader for a penny-start auction; this is the U.S. Harpers Ferry 1842 Percussion Musket!
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: U.S. Harpers Ferry
Model: 1842 Percussion Musket
Serial: No Serial Number (Pre-68)
Date of Manufacture: 1851
Caliber: .69 Cal.
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 31"
Optics/Sights: No Sights
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Stock
Action: Cap and Ball Muzzleloader
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1842 Percussion Musket stands as a critical evolutionary step in American military firearms, representing the transition from flintlock to percussion ignition systems. Manufactured at both the Harpers Ferry and Springfield Armories between 1844 and 1855, the Model 1842 was the first U.S. musket to be produced exclusively with a percussion lock system from the outset. It was also the first regulation U.S. musket produced with fully interchangeable parts, a hallmark of the Industrial Revolution in arms manufacturing. Harpers Ferry’s contributions to the production of the Model 1842 helped solidify the armory’s place in firearms history before its eventual destruction during the Civil War. Chambered in .69 caliber with a smoothbore 42-inch barrel, the musket was designed for volley fire and bayonet use in traditional linear infantry tactics, though some were later rifled in the 1850s to extend their battlefield viability with the expanding use of Minie balls. The Harpers Ferry M1842 featured iron mountings, a walnut stock, and a robust lockplate often stamped with an eagle and "U.S." markings, along with the production year and “Harpers Ferry” identification. These muskets saw extensive use in the Mexican-American War and were later reissued in the early years of the Civil War, particularly by Confederate forces who captured stockpiles or received them through Southern armories. Though largely obsolete by mid-war due to the introduction of rifled muskets like the Springfield Model 1861, the M1842 remained in service due to its reliability, simplicity, and the sheer numbers already in circulation. Collectors today prize Harpers Ferry examples for their historical significance, early adoption of percussion technology, and links to pivotal moments in American military history. When evaluating one condition, lock markings, and arsenal cartouches can greatly influence both collector interest and value.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: 1842 Percussion Musket
Serial: No Serial Number (Pre-68)
Date of Manufacture: 1851
Caliber: .69 Cal.
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 31"
Optics/Sights: No Sights
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Stock
Action: Cap and Ball Muzzleloader
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The U.S. Harpers Ferry Model 1842 Percussion Musket stands as a critical evolutionary step in American military firearms, representing the transition from flintlock to percussion ignition systems. Manufactured at both the Harpers Ferry and Springfield Armories between 1844 and 1855, the Model 1842 was the first U.S. musket to be produced exclusively with a percussion lock system from the outset. It was also the first regulation U.S. musket produced with fully interchangeable parts, a hallmark of the Industrial Revolution in arms manufacturing. Harpers Ferry’s contributions to the production of the Model 1842 helped solidify the armory’s place in firearms history before its eventual destruction during the Civil War. Chambered in .69 caliber with a smoothbore 42-inch barrel, the musket was designed for volley fire and bayonet use in traditional linear infantry tactics, though some were later rifled in the 1850s to extend their battlefield viability with the expanding use of Minie balls. The Harpers Ferry M1842 featured iron mountings, a walnut stock, and a robust lockplate often stamped with an eagle and "U.S." markings, along with the production year and “Harpers Ferry” identification. These muskets saw extensive use in the Mexican-American War and were later reissued in the early years of the Civil War, particularly by Confederate forces who captured stockpiles or received them through Southern armories. Though largely obsolete by mid-war due to the introduction of rifled muskets like the Springfield Model 1861, the M1842 remained in service due to its reliability, simplicity, and the sheer numbers already in circulation. Collectors today prize Harpers Ferry examples for their historical significance, early adoption of percussion technology, and links to pivotal moments in American military history. When evaluating one condition, lock markings, and arsenal cartouches can greatly influence both collector interest and value.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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