Guns International #: 103114378
Seller's Inventory #: #FR622

Category - Civil War Rifles - Springfield Rifles - Antique

Category
Civil War Rifles
Springfield Rifles - Antique

FINE CIVIL WAR MODEL 1863 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE-MUSKET, TYPE I

Description:
This is a fine desirable original Model 1863 U.S. Percussion Rifle-Musket. Type I. Made by the Springfield Armory, 1863. A .58 caliber, single-shot muzzleloader dated 1863, this longarm is in fine 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 "1863”, along with the “VP” and eaglehead proofs. 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 “1863” date stamped behind the hammer. Mechanics are excellent. The oiled walnut stock in excellent condition overall free from any dings, chips or cracks, nice grain, no burn out behind the hammer, nice edges. Flat opposite the hammer with two clear, crisp 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 1863 Springfields are always desirable and quite difficult to come across one in decent condition being that they were issued early in the war. Would be hard to upgrade.

Antique: Yes

Price: $2,950.00
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