NEW JERSEY Antique CIVIL WAR Springfield U.S. M1863 Percussion RIFLE-MUSKET UNION “EVERYMAN’S RIFLE” Primary Infantry Weapon

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NEW JERSEY Antique CIVIL WAR Springfield U.S. M1863 Percussion RIFLE-MUSKET

UNION “EVERYMAN’S RIFLE” Primary Infantry Weapon

Here we present an antique New Jersey marked Springfield U.S. Model 1863 Rifle-Musket, manufactured at the Springfield Armory in Springfield, Massachusetts circa 1863. The Model 1863 was only a minor improvement over the Springfield Model 1861. As such, it is sometimes classified as just a variant of the Model 1861. The Model 1863 was produced in two variants. The Type I eliminated the band springs and replaced the flat barrel bands with oval clamping bands. It also featured a new ramrod, a case-hardened lock, a new hammer, and a redesigned bolster.

At the beginning of the American Civil War, the South and North both relied heavily on imported rifles. It wasn’t until the North adopted the .58 Caliber Springfield musket that the average infantryman would evolve into an accurate marksman and effectively turn the tide of the war. The M1861 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.

The overall condition is very good. Original light gray patina. Strong action. The bore is in good shape for its age. Replaced hammer. Solid stock with less than average wear. The cartouche on the left wrist has been touched up. “NJ” marked left barrel flat. “57” marked comb.

Own the original! This is a legitimate antique and not a reproduction.

Barrel is 40 inches.

Caliber: .58 Percussion

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$3200

#257506



 

Antique: Yes

Price: $3,200.00
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