Cal. 58 “Springfield” manufactured at the Springfield Armory. The lock surface is a gunmetal gray patina in color with some pitting around the eagle motif. Markings “Eagle” with” U.S.” over SPRINGFIELD” and the date “1861” remain legible. Crisp working lockwork. All other iron surfaces are also gunmetal gray with areas of light surface rust. The barrel markings are visible. Using a high powered loop, the the first "1" and the last "1" of the date are visible. Barrel and buttplate also stamped with E40, probably a rack number. The rear sight is complete and functional. The ramrod is original. Bore has good rifling with very little pitting. The lightly sanded stock is very dark in color and has some nicks and gouges. The inspector’s cartouche located on the opposite side of the lockplate is very faint but present. The Model ‘61” Springfield was the standard musket in use during the Civil War with 265,129 manufactured. If you only have one Civil War firearm for your collection it should be a 61 dated Springfield, a rare find.

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