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  1. WartHog555

    Opinions on a Springfield 1842 "shorty"

    Hello RjSixgun, thank you for your opinion and reading suggestions. I found and purchased a signed limited edition copy of Confederate Carbines and Musketoons, should get it in a week or so - the Book of Confederate Rifles and Muskets was hard to find inexpensively, but I'll keep looking. I...
  2. WartHog555

    Opinions on a Springfield 1842 "shorty"

    Hello Hawkeye2, thank you for your input. I think your statistics about gun shows and CS usage are spot on and quite amusing! And you hit it right on the head, the description was from IMA. I don't know how knowledgeable/reputable they are, but there's usually a grain of fact, if tiny, that...
  3. WartHog555

    Opinions on a Springfield 1842 "shorty"

    Thanks Gemmer for the N-SSA suggestion. I'll try them at some point, maybe I chose the wrong forum for this particular gun. But I'm still interested in other's opinions on this site to see how far it goes...
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    Opinions on a Springfield 1842 "shorty"

  5. WartHog555

    Opinions on a Springfield 1842 "shorty"

    Sorry, also further down in the description: "the sling swivels have been removed, with the loop for the upper sling swivel being completely filed off. Period Vise marks on the breach are evident, which is yet another hallmark of some CS salvaged and repaired arms." Besides the swivel being...
  6. WartHog555

    Opinions on a Springfield 1842 "shorty"

    Hi Nobody (I like that name), thank you for your reply. I did find an auction listing description that somewhat supports your opinion of Confederate modification, though my gun is shortened more than 5 1/4 " and does not have any other stampings beside the small initials, see below.: "The most...
  7. WartHog555

    New member

    Hi Dave, what constitutes a post? Is it a new thread and/or reply? I tried introducing myself twice, plus posted about an 1842 Springfield. If I repost the 1842 Springfield, with different wording, does that count? Will it post twice?
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    Opinions on a Springfield 1842 "shorty"

    Hello, I am a new member so please go easy on me... I hope you can help. Sorry if this is somewhat long winded. Some time ago, I acquired a Springfield 1842 with a shortened barrel (27"). It is a .69 smoothbore. I've done quite a bit of research, but can't pin down why or when this was...
  9. WartHog555

    New Member from Connecticut

    Hello, I am a collector and FFL dealer in CT. I occasionally come across antique firearms (as well as have quite a few in my collection) and was looking for a forum to learn more about them. I will shortly be posting about a Springfield M1842 "shorty that I acquired some time ago - it is...
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