Catalog Auction info Amoskeag Online - July 2019 (#719) 07/08/2019 8:00 AM EDT - 07/21/2019 1:10 PM EDT Closed Starts Ending 07/21/2019 12:10 PM EDT Auction Info > Lot #22U.S. Model 1842 Breechloading Converted Rifle Musket by Springfield Armory Click image to enlarge PreviousNextSimilar Items Lot closed - Sold Price (Including Buyer`s Premium):$1,320 Description Description: .69 cal, 42" barrel with a good mostly bright three-groove bore showing a patch of heavy oxidation about halfway down. This is an interesting rifle with a conversion similar to the British Snider with a pivoting cylindrical breech block equipped with the nipple and splash guard secured via a spring-loaded detent at the breech face. Strangely, the flash hole has either been plugged or was never drilled entirely through and there is a thin 1/2" cut at the right edge of the block looking into the chamber, obviously this would not be conducive to firing. Perhaps this rifle was assembled as a proof of concept rather than a functioning conversion. The barrel is quite nice retaining most of its armory polish with just some scattered light scratches and some minor freckling. The remaining metal surfaces are more of a silvery gray patina showing some spots of cleaned light pitting and the rear barrel band showing a brazed repair. There is a "P / (Eagle Head)" proof at the breech, the tang is dated 1854 corresponding with the lockplate date and the lockplate markings are also crisp with nice "(Federal Eagle) / US" and "US" on the buttplate tang. The smooth straight grip walnut stock remains in very good plus condition retaining strong arsenal oil finish and showing a professional repair on the left stock flat, a small crack behind the lock, some scattered light dings and handling marks. There is a faint cartouche on the left flat, no ramrod is present and the lock will require mechanical attention as it only holds at half cock. 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