Model 1842 Percussion Musket

The Model 1842 Springfield single-shot muzzleloader was the last smoothbore and last .69 caliber musket produced by Federal armories. About 250,000 were made during its production life.

It was still in wide use through most of the Civil War because of its close-range hitting power.

Many Infantry units of both sides were equipped with this .69 caliber, smoothbore musket.

.69 caliber ball, buck & ball (.69 cal ball + 3 buckshot)

Maximum: 300 yards; Effective: 100 yards

Overall: 58 inches; Barrel: 42 inches