Model 1842 Springfield Musket

Description

The US Model 1842 Musket was a .69 caliber musket manufactured and used in the United States during the 19th Century. It is a continuation of the Model 1816 line of muskets but is generally referred to as its own model number rather than just a variant of the Model 1816.

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Originally Published:  2010-12-01
Last Updated:  2010-12-01
Original Concept:  Historical
Final Design: Gerry Harris
 

 

Weapon Statistics

Name:  Model 1842 Springfield Musket (Percussion)
TL:  3M
Year:  1844-1855
Nation:  United States
Ammo:  17.5×100mm-3 Black Powder Patched Ball (Paper Cartridge (TL-3))
Muzzle Energy:  2542 joules
Length:  145 cm (147 cm)
Barrel:  120 cm
Mass:  5.4 kg/5.47 kg (4.5 kg) 
Price:  §405
Features:  Bayonet Lug
Magazine:  None

Add-Ons

None.

House Rules Performance

. Recoil .
Round RLD Dam Pen Bulk Mag SS Burst Range
Ball-3M 3 3 1-Nil 9 1i 3 — 30 (31)

Striker II Performance

Round Short Medium Long Extreme Notes
Ball-3M 3: 2 (3) 6: 1 (3) 12: 1 (Nil) 24: 1 (Nil) None

Planetfall Performance

Round ROF Ammo Dam Range (cm) Pen Burst Dice
Ball-3M 2 1i 3 30-60-120-240 1-Nil N/A