This Civil War longarm is a .58 caliber “Springfield” Model 1863, Type 2, single-shot muzzleloader in complete, excellent overall condition. The Springfield M1863 Type 2 musket was a government arsenal product from Springfield, Massachusetts. Over two hundred and fifty thousand such longarm weapons were produced for the US Ordnance Dept during the war years.  Barrel exterior has been cleaned and exhibits light pin prick pitting at the breech and at the muzzle area. Lock surface wears a dark mottled patina with honest age and wear. “1864” stamped behind the hammer. Lock markings with the “Eagle / US” / SPRINGFIELD” are sharp and clear. The distinctive “S” shaped hammer with its chamfered, beveled edges has the same smooth patina as the rest of the lock plate components. Breech area of the barrel shows the date “1864” clear on the top facet.  Proofmarks are sharp and clean on the barrel facet.

Original nipple and rear sight. Mechanics crisp. Bore is strong and semi-bright with a dusty look.  Retains its original steel straight-shank ramrod.  All original barrel bands have been cleaned and are secured to the stock via flat iron springs.  Black walnut stock very fine and appears never to have been cleaned. Has a few moderate scratches at the forward area of the stock flat.  No cracks or repairs. Two thin government inspector cartouches visible on the flat opposite the hammer. A very fine representative Springfield type-2 rifle-musket of the Civil War.

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