This is a U.S. Model 1842 Percussion EXTREMELY RARE RIFLED .69 Caliber Musket, made at the famed Harpers Ferry Arsenal in Virginia in 1854. The U.S. Model 1842 was the first percussion musket issued to the U.S. Military. Previous to this model, all were flintlock ignition. Interestingly, this revolutionary arm was the first to be made at two different arsenals yet have completely interchangeable parts. In all, approximately 275,000 of this model were made, with the majority being made at Springfield. The Model1842 was also the last smoothbore musket made and issued. After this model, the bore was reduced to from .69 caliber to .58 caliber. The standard .69 caliber smoothbore musket was designed to fire a For a complete representation of condition and for additional images please call 800-686-4216. It is the buyer