c1853 mfr. Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY Model 1847 MUSKETOON Pre-AMERICAN CIVIL WAR

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c1853 mfr. Antique U.S. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY Model 1847 MUSKETOON

Pre-AMERICAN CIVIL WAR

Here we present an antique Springfield Armory U.S. Model 1847 Percussion Musketoon, manufactured circa 1853 in Springfield, Massachusetts. Muskets were designed for a dual purpose on the battlefield. They could be used as a ranged weapon, and they could also be used as a pike for short range fighting. Because they were used in a manner similar to a pike, muskets had to be long and heavy, which made them impractical for other uses. Because of this, many muskets were produced in a shorter version, often called a carbine or a musketoon, such as this example. These shorter weapons were often used by naval forces and cavalry but also for artillery troops and sappers.

There were three types of musketoons produced at Springfield between 1847 and 1859, those being the Artillery, Cavalry, and Sapper & Miner. Approximately 3,300 Musketoons were produced for the artillery, approximately 5,802 of the Cavalry Musketoons, and the total production of all three models estimated at approximately 10,000 carbines.

Along with usage during the Indian Wars and the Mexican-American War in 1846 through 1848, these would have used by both combatants at the outbreak of the American Civil War.

The overall condition is very good. The action is excellent. The bore is dim and smooth. The left stock flat bears one visible cartouche. The top of the wrist has two wooden inlays. There is a repair around the wrist, all else remains solid throughout. Replacement ramrod.

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Barrel is 26 inches.

Caliber: .69 Percussion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$3000
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