Relic US Model 1842 Musket Dug at Gettysburg and a Relic Percussion Shotgun

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Relic US Model 1842 Musket Dug at Gettysburg and a Relic Percussion Shotgun

A very interesting relic condition Model 1842 Musket purported to have been excavated at Gettysburg. The musket is missing most of its trigger guard, and small sections of its stock, and has holes rusted in its barrel, but is still recognizable as a Model 1842. Its presence at Gettysburg is of interest, as the only Union units armed with the Model 1842 were the remnants of the Irish Brigade, which was heavily engaged at the Wheat Field and the Peach Orchard. General Thomas Francis Meagher who raised the Brigade, preferred the musket as he felt that the closer range suited the temperament of the Celtic fighting man. It could also have been Confederate though, as it is likely that several engaged Confederate units were armed with obsolete weapons. Size: 56 inches long overall. Percussion double barreled 10 gauge shotgun with laminated steel damascus barrels.The shotgun is missing both locks, but is otherwise complete. The butt plate is a thin sheet of metal that has been nailed in place, and there is an oval brass plate attached to the underside of the butt.The only visible marking is "Laminated Steel" on the barrels rib. Size: 54 1/2 inches long overall, with 37 inch barrels. Processing and shipping within the continental U.S. $110.00 plus 1.5% replacement cost insurance. Discounts given on combined lot shipping.

Provenance:Goetz collection Fair Oaks California. Purchased from Bud Elmer, dug up at Gettysburg.

Condition:

The Model 1842 musket is a true excavated relic, missing sections of wood and the trigger guard, with holes risted through the barrel, aand the front foot or more of barrel and stock slightly bent. It seems to be stable in its present condition.

The shotgun is good, other than being missing both locks.

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Estimate: $250 - $500

Price Realized Including Buyer's Premium

$125

06/11/2023

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ANTIQUE FIREARMS AND WEAPONS FROM THE ESTATE OF ADAM GOETZ (d. 1971)

Relic US Model 1842 Musket Dug at Gettysburg and a Relic Percussion Shotgun