Guns International #: 103294109
Seller's Inventory #: FR635

Category - Civil War Rifles - Springfield Rifles - Military

Category
Civil War Rifles
Springfield Rifles - Military

CIVIL WAR MODEL 1861 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE-MUSKET DATED 1862

Description:
This is a very good+ desirable original Model 1861 U.S. Percussion Rifle-Musket. Made by the Springfield Armory, 1862. A .58 caliber, single-shot muzzleloader dated 1862, this longarm is in very good+ condition overall. .100% original and complete, the barrel has a very good rifled bore that could use a cleaning, a few pits are visible. The metal overall is bright as originally finished. The breech date is strongly stamped "1862”, along with the “VP” and eaglehead proofs wearing thin. This gun also retains the original two-leaf rear sight. Lockplate is crisply stamped with a spreadwinged eagle and “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD” motif in front of the hammer and a strong, sharp “1862” date stamped behind the hammer. Mechanics are excellent. The oiled walnut stock is very good condition, nice grain, no burn out behind the hammer, nice edges. The ramrod channel is somewhat rough with period wood loss and chips. Flat opposite the hammer with two clear, visible inspector’s cartouches. The weapon has the original tulip-head, swelled shank, steel ramrod with threads at opposite end. The musket retains its original iron nose cap and iron nipple. "U" stamped barrel bands, sling swivels and "U.S." stamped buttplate. A very attractive example of the standard Civil War infantry weapon. These 1861/1862 Springfields are always desirable and quite difficult to come across one in decent condition being that they were issued early in the war. $2,750.00 O.B.O.

Antique: Yes

Price: $2,750.00
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