How bad? 1832 Springfield

[tinley]

I lost my mind bidding when I came across this cut down 1832 Springfield at the last minute. Gavel $625. My question to you guys is how bad I'm in the hole - $2, 3, 400?

 

[UCVRelics]

I really don't think its that bad I kinda like they barrel length looks cool.

 

[JOHN42768]

Welcome, enjoy

 

[1867crete]

Yes I agree looks great! Send another photo of the entire musket. Im not sure on price. As long as you enjoy it! I myself have a piece that I overpaid for (not saying you did) I keep it as a visual reminder to keep my wits about me when bidding or buying but now I've come to enjoy it I don't mind the price! Welcome and enjoy the site

 

[tinley]

Yes I agree looks great! Send another photo of the entire musket. Im not sure on price. As long as you enjoy it! I myself have a piece that I overpaid for (not saying you did) I keep it as a visual reminder to keep my wits about me when bidding or buying but now I've come to enjoy it I don't mind the price! Welcome and enjoy the site

Thanks. Appreciate the feedback from you all. Been kicking myself. The second pic down IS the entire gun. A one barrel band-er! I'll tell myself it's a Confederate capture cavalry side arm!

 

[1867crete]

Ha see! You've got yourself a conversation starter!

 

[Larryh86GT]

Welcome. I don't know what it's worth but it looks cool.

 

[captaindrew]

It's a cool piece, enjoy it

 

[19Wyoming]

Yea that's a little different. I like it though

 

[originalrebelyell]

I like it too, it could be confederate they used a lot of them. I have a 1831 cut down into a shotgun. You did ok in my opinion.

 

[mofederal]

I like it, and I have never seen one like it before. A neat find. Thanks @tinley for posting the Springfield.

 

[originalrebelyell]

It could have been cut down for Calvary use.

 

[GettysburgHistorian]

I have a slightly shortened '38 Springfield. It's different, but I love it. Anything unique peaks my interest.

 

[Booner]

Is it me or the picture, but the end of the muzzle looks like it flares open open a little; kind of like a mini blunderbuss.

I have no idea of the value of this piece, but it looks to be in decent condition and I would think paying $600 for isn't that outrageous at all.

 

[tinley]

Thanks again for all the useful feedback. Yes, the muzzle is flared like a blunderbuss. I thought it was cool and unique too -- had never seen anything cut like this before -- which is how I got caught up in the last second bidding. I liked the very strong cartouches too.

 

[tinley]

Let me add this...I posted same message on a different gun forum and got zero replies. Great community you got here. Now I know where to post about my 1865 Springfield Joslyn grouping, with diary, that I've been excited about.

 

[Jobe Holiday]

Yes, this a rather unique community! The people you will find here regularly have an unbelievably broad expanse of knowledge covering a wide range of topics, and not restricted to Civil War arms by any means. I'm sure many of us would enjoy seeing, and hearing about, your Springfield Joslyn and diary!
J.

 

[originalrebelyell]

I agree I would interested.

 

[originalrebelyell]

Does the date on the lock and barrel match

 

[Jobe Holiday]

The Joslyns aren't dated like muskets.
J.