^Lot 3242 US HARPERS FERRY 1842 PERCUSSION MUSKET.

Cal. 69. NSN. Bbl. 42". Brass blade front sight. Center of lock has eagle "US" marking. Rear of lock has Harper's Ferry marking & 1852 date. Rear of bbl. has "VP" proof. Upper tang & other bbl. markings are illegible due to oxidation & dings. Walnut stock w/ three bands, bottom mounted sling swivels & black leather sling marked "WATERVLIET ARSENAL". Left stock flat has faint inspector's cartouche. Trumpet shaped ramrod present. CONDITION: sanded stock has added finish w/ a small crack behind lock, scattered dings & handling wear. Metal is mostly a dark bronze patina w/ overall oxidation, some tool marks, dings & pitting mostly near breech. Oxidized bore. (01-23927/MJC). ANTIQUE. $1000-1500.