Sea Fencibles Model 1842 Springfield Musket

A Model 1842 Springfield musket issued to the Massachusetts Sea Fencibles, featuring U.S. and eagle markings on the lock, and dating back to 1858.

• The musket was the first standard U.S. musket produced completely by machine methods with fully interchangeable parts.
• It bridged the gap between old smoothbore infantry arms and later rifled muskets.
• Well-preserved examples are especially desirable due to their historical significance.