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CIVIL WAR Antique SPRINGFIELD 1863 Rifle-Musket
Guns International #: 101154918 Seller's Inventory #: 7377
Category: Civil War Rifles - Springfield Armory Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: AncestryGunsLLC
Company: Ancestry Guns LLC
Member Since: 11/3/16
State: Missouri
Zip: 65203
Country: United States
Phone: (314) 707-7373
International Phone: 314-707-7373
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Number of Active Listings: 1567
Total Number of Listings: 30377
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Certified Check, Money Order
Description:
CIVIL WAR Antique SPRINGFIELD 1863 Rifle-Musket
Primary Infantry Weapon of the Union
Here we present an antique Springfield Armory Model 1863 Civil War Rifle-Musket, made in 1864 in Springfield, Massachusetts. The M1863 is representative of the “everyman’s” rifle during the war. About 1.5 million rifle-muskets were made in the U.S., over 800,000 of which were made by the Springfield Armory. This was the last hurrah of the rifle-musket as arms development and tactics rapidly advanced during the short period of the American Civil War. Nevertheless, the 1863 represented new technology as it was made for use with the Minié ball, a hollow based, conical projectile that was small enough to quickly push down the muzzle of a rifled barrel and expanded to create a good gas seal unlike a solid, round ball. Almost immediately after the war, the US military switched from the old muzzle loading type weapons to the newer breech loading rifles, bringing an end to the musket as a standard frontline firearm in American history.
The lock is marked “U.S./SPRINGFIELD” and dated “1864” on the tail of the lock. The left side of the barrel is marked “V/P” and Eagle Head. Two government inspector cartouches remain on the left side of the stock: one “ESA” for Erskine S. Allin. This musket was shortened long ago to make it more handy.
The overall condition is good. The iron parts are dark with age. The markings are clear. The walnut stock is solid and shows much use. The bore is shiny bright with good rifling. The action is excellent.
Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.
Barrel is 32 inches.
Caliber: .58 Percussion
Overall condition as seen in photos.
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$775
#7377
SOLD
Antique: Yes