The
M1842 was the first
regulation smoothbore
percussion musket to
be adopted by the US.
Over 270,000 of these
muskets were manufactured
by both Harpers Ferry
and Springfield from
1844-55 with another
6000+ made from 1856-58
that were rifled. The
hardware on these models
were all iron. The Palmetto
Armory in South Carolina
also made a version
of this model, (6020
in total), with brass
furniture from 1852-53.
These were a sturdy
workhorse of the US
infantry from the 1840's
right into the Civil
War period and were
carried by both the
Federal and Confederate
forces.
.
Harpers
Ferry model, dated
1844 .Iron mounted.
The Union army slowly
replaced this model
as more rifles of
.58 cal. became available
and turned them over
to the state militias.
The Confederate army
did the same. It is
said that Gen. Thomas,(Stonewall),
Jackson was mortally
wounded by at least
one of these muskets,
during an evening
scouting mission,
which was fired by
his own forces on
picket duty. He was
shot several times
that fateful evening
along with several
others in his scouting
party..
This
is the Palmetto Armory
(South Carolina) version
made with Brass furniture
and Palmetto stampings.
All dimensions are
the same as the 1842
Springfield and Harpers
Ferry models.
Palmetto
S.C. model. Either
model would be appropriate
for Confederate impressions.
Marking
on this lock plate
are, "HARPERS/FERRY"
over "1844",
and Eagle over "U.S."
Also, "P"
& "V"
on breech area and
"1844" on
the tang.
Palmetto
model with correct
markings, "PALMETTO
ARMORY" over
"S.C.",
surrounding the palmetto
tree. Also, "COLUMBIA"
over "S.C."
and "1852"
on the tail of the
lock plate. Breech
area is marked "P"
& "V"
as well as "W.G.&
Co. (for William Glaze
& Company), to
the left side of the
barrel, and "1852"
on breech tang.
Harpers
Ferry model, Iron
hardware.
We
have the proper bayonet
and scabbard for these
models @ $43.50 US/
$62.50 Cdn..
Please
inquire for current
availability as these
muskets are selling
fast.
Barrel:
.69 cal, 42"
long tapered round.
OAL: approx. 55".
Weight: approx.
9 lbs.
Hardware: either
iron or brass.
These models take
the Euroarms musket
nipple of 8mm
X 1.25 metric.
All loading and
proofing data
supplied with
the musket. |
Price:
$535.00 USD/ $451.00
CDN