WANTED M1842 front barrel band

[King Johhny]

Hello,

I am in the process of getting a M1842 musket that is missing the front barrel band. I know lodgewood has them but was wondering if anyone here knew of one or had one for cheaper? It does not have to be in very good condition.

Thank you!

 

[twines]

When I built my 42 shooter from a Harper's Ferry basket case I bought a repro from S & S. Soaked and dried it multiple times in a heavy solution of salt & water. It continue to rust for about a year. Other than a molded sight as opposed to the original brass blade it looks like it is original to the gun. The originals are expensive. I wholesaled one last year for $180. Good luck, If your not in the NSSA you can join their bulletin board an put up an add. If anyone has a nose band to part with that is where you will find one. https://www.n-ssa.org/

Tom

 

[King Johhny]

When I built my 42 shooter from a Harper's Ferry basket case I bought a repro from S & S. Soaked and dried it multiple times in a heavy solution of salt & water. It continue to rust for about a year. Other than a molded sight as opposed to the original brass blade it looks like it is original to the gun. The originals are expensive. I wholesaled one last year for $180. Good luck, If your not in the NSSA you can join their bulletin board an put up an add. If anyone has a nose band to part with that is where you will find one. https://www.n-ssa.org/

Tom

Thanks for the tip! At this point I would accept even a repro but I can’t even find those.