Bidspirit auction | US Marked Harper's Ferry M1842

US Marked Harper's Ferry M1842 Flintlock - Harper's Ferry marked 1847 US flintlock, marked with US Eagle cartouche on lock plate, also marked 'US' on butt plate, barrel marked 'VP', rear barrel bolt dated 1844, rear sling swivel on trigger guard, front sling swivel missing, also missing ramrod, unclearly etched on butt stock, believed to be .69cal, 48' overall length, pitting and corrosion on barrel, ANTIQUE- exempt from NICS transfer