$1,353
U. S. Model 1842 Rifle Musket and Bayonet, c. 1846, .70 bore, walnut stock, steel fittings, lock marked with an eagle and "US" in front of the cock, and marked "SPRING/FIELD/1846" on the tail, breech marked with proofs and dated "1845" on the barrel tang, bayonet marked "US," barrel lg. 42, overall lg. 58 in. Provenance: The collection of Ron Tunison. Estimate $800-1,200 Stock has a few dings and nicks, steel parts are bright, and the lock functions properly. Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2019-11-04
