Original U.S. Civil War Era Springfield Model 1842 .69 Caliber Rifled Percussion Musket with Rear Ladder Sight, 1853 Lock and 1854 Barrel Helmets it does unscrew from the

it does unscrew from the shaft and some of the original fuse is still present

The other side of the barrel shows serial number 467232

0 mm thick ornamental ring design

The musket is well used and could improve dramatically with that little bit of restoration and a really good cleaning

The Brunswick War Merit Cross is a bronze cross pattée

Original U.S. Civil War Era Springfield Model 1842 .69 Caliber Rifled Percussion Musket with Rear Ladder Sight, 1853 Lock and 1854 Barrel Helmets it does unscrew from theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original U. S. Springfield Model 1842 . 69 caliber percussion musket manufactured at the United States Armory at Springfield and later altered to a three groove rifled configuration. It retains an 1853 dated lock, 1854 dated barrel, National Armory style rear ladder sight, cupped trumpet head ramrod, iron furniture, and both sling swivels. This is an antique black powder firearm manufactured before 1899.