Wanting to buy a reproduction M1842 musket. I can pay up to $1500 depending on condition. Thanks!
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WANTED WTB M1842 musket
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Dbackfed29
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Not an 1842, but I have a m1816 altered to percussion available.
Interesting. I’d love to see it!
Dbackfed29
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https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1TkOFsJdVh9JM-Hvb9DCB_v4vwCfixzA0
I can add a picture with name, date, etc tomorrow for you if you are interested.
Thank you. Is it in good shootable condition? I’m looking for a shooter.
Dbackfed29
32 Cal
Hello, it's definitely shootable. The bore rates 7/10 with minor pitting. I'd certainly take it out to the range. The mechanics are fine as well. No issues with the action at all.
Thank you, is the nipple seized by chance? It looks to be in very nice condition. What is your asking price?
Dbackfed29
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I have what appears to be a sound, shootable 1816 barrel converted to Belgian cone-style, along with 1839 Springfield percussion-converted lock, front barrel band and triggerguard, if anyone wants to put original parts in a repro 1842 stock.
They are currently in a "stock" but neither the stock profile, buttplate, or lower 2 bands are correct. No band springs either.
I can send pics on request, may talk reasonable offers trades or cash. PMs welcome.
Moonshine
They are currently in a "stock" but neither the stock profile, buttplate, or lower 2 bands are correct. No band springs either.
I can send pics on request, may talk reasonable offers trades or cash. PMs welcome.
Moonshine
I have a rifled 1842 musket for sale.
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Collector's Firearms usually has shootable originals. Might seem expensive but definitely the route I'll go next time. I had less-than-stellar results with an overpriced Armi Sport 1842 and wished I'd just bit the bullet and put that money toward a made in the USA original. The 1842 was the first small arm produced in the U.S. with fully interchangeable (machine-made) parts.
I am a bit wary of damaging an original. The wood stocks on them are fragile.
Dbackfed29
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I think it really depends on the individual firearm. Some are still solid as the day they were made but others, like you said, have seen better days. I am generally in favor of shooting originals unless it's a museum quality piece and shooting it would seriously detract it's investment in price.
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I love my original 1842. Shoot it in the N-SSA smoothbore matches.
t.emard
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I'm about to sell a brand new 1842 smoothbore, plus 60 rounds of ammunition, plus bayonet and scabbard. PM me.
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