1848 Percussion Springfield Musket

jones0430 · Post by **jones0430** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 9:47 am

My grandfather obtained, from who knows whom and where, an 1848 percussion Springfield musket. It is from the last run for the 1848 model Springfields as it is fitted with a percussion nipple. I wouldn't even dare try to fire it, and I suspect the percussion nipple is clogged or damaged.

What I would like to know is if anyone has seen or knows where to obtain a bayonet for this model?

Post by **Junk Yard Dog** » Fri Feb 21, 2014 12:03 pm

Ebay or gunbroker, it might take a lifetime of waiting for one to come up for sale and cheap it will not be. Be aware that all of the early US bayonets have been reproduced at one time or another, it's an easy repop because they are simple socket fit's. Know what you are buying, and deal only with reputable sellers.

jones0430 · Post by **jones0430** » Mon Aug 25, 2014 11:27 am

I found a guy who makes display cabinets and got one for my musket.

It sits above my desk in my home office. Makes me smile when I look up.

Post by **Junk Yard Dog** » Mon Aug 25, 2014 1:00 pm

desdem12 · Post by **desdem12** » Wed Aug 27, 2014 12:53 pm

Mike · Post by **Mike** » Wed Aug 27, 2014 7:35 pm

Very nice!

Post by **Darryl** » Thu Aug 28, 2014 12:02 pm

Dolk

Post by **bunkysdad** » Sat Nov 15, 2014 9:33 pm

Hey I just saw this. It makes me smile looking at it too.

jones0430 · Post by **jones0430** » Sun Dec 28, 2014 9:05 pm

To be correct, it is a Model 1842 springfield musket manufactured in 1848.

What I really like about it is that it's the same pattern musket that I wore in my collar. The last pattern smooth ore issued by the U.S. Army.

CharleWern · Post by **CharleWern** » Wed Jun 03, 2015 7:43 am

but that picture is of a contract musket, this one is a genuine Springfield as best I can tell. I will try to get a picture up tomorrow.

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