Original U.S. Civil War Era Springfield Model 1847 Rifled Percussion Cavalry Musketoon by Springfield Armory - dated 1848 Lanchester SMG A nearly identical example sold

A nearly identical example sold for $3

This liner is a correct "high pressure" WWII issue and stamped with a W under mold number 28

The odd "hook" under the blade should tell us something but that's the research some lucky buyer can undertake himself

I will not therefore dwell upon it any further

Original U.S. Civil War Era Springfield Model 1847 Rifled Percussion Cavalry Musketoon by Springfield Armory - dated 1848 Lanchester SMG A nearly identical example soldOriginal item: Only One Available. The Springfield Model 1847 was a percussion lock musketoon carbine produced by the Springfield Armory in the mid 19th century. Muskets were designed for a dual purpose on the battlefield, and could be used as a both a and a pike for short range fighting. Because they were used in a manner similar to a pike, muskets had to be long and heavy, which made them impractical for other uses. Because of this, many muskets