Band Spacing on m1842

[Pearson]

Does anyone have the measurements for the band spacing on an M1842 Sprinfield?
Thanks in advance.
Mike Pearson

[John Holland]

Mike -

Measuring from the back edge of the barrel (disregard the breech plug tang) forward to the back edge of the barrel bands, here are the dimensions:

Bottom Band - 10 5/8" (10.625")

Middle Band - 24 1/2" (24.5")

Top Band - 36 1/4" (36.25")

John Holland
Small Arms Committee

[Pearson]

Thank you sir!
Mike