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U.S. Model 1861 Springfield Percussion Rifle-Musket
Guns International #: 101966657 Seller's Inventory #: 1471
Category: Civil War Rifles - Antique Rifles - Percussion
Seller's Information
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Seller: greenesgt
Company:
Member Since: 7/22/14
First Name: Gregory
Last Name: Rice
State: Ohio
Zip: 45458
Country: United States
Phone: (937) 684-6659
Fax:
Number of Active Listings: 105
Total Number of Listings: 640
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Check or Money Orders
Description:
SALE PENDING...........(better photos to come).... .58 caliber ... 40" barrel length. SN: NSN. Single shot percussion rifle with two position flip up rear sights and bayonet lug front sight. Originally a bright metal finish with iron mountings. Walnut stock has a plain straight grip and forearm with three barrel bands and a single sling swivel. Item features a smooth trigger and triggerguard with sling swivel to front. Markings include "U.S./SPRINGFIELD" to center of lock and SCARCE DATE"1862" at tail. Breech has "V/P/{eagle head}" markings. Walnut stock shows a weak and obscured inspector mark, possibly by William Penn Taylor. Taylor inspected many M1861 rifles dated 1862, according to Daum & Pate's text U.S. Military Arms Inspector Marks. Includes a solid piece tulip head steel ramrod.
Condition:
About good. Bore is dark with moderate oxidation and residue. This musket has seen a lot of action! Appears bre has pretty much been shot out. Most of finish has worn away and taken a deep grey-brown patina, with scattered pitting and losses. Wood stock has heavy scratches and mars overall. Item has a repair to right side above tail of lockplate.....S/H $55 **2nd firearm ships FREE with this one!.... .Thanks, Greg
SOLD
Antique: Yes
Manufacturer: Springfield
Model: 1861