This Model 1861, .58 caliber, percussion rifle-musket dated 1862 is in complete, very fine condition. Produced at the Federal armory in Springfield, Massachusetts, the musket retains its original stock, original iron nipple and bolster screw, swell-shaped ramrod, barrel bands, and swivel sling hooks. The 40” long barrel surface appears to have been lightly cleaned and exhibits just scattered areas of very light pinprick pitting. Barrel, lockplate, hammer, butt plate, bands, retaining springs, trigger guard, rear sight, and ramrod all wear a pleasing, smooth light gray sheen. Middle barrel band appears to be an original replacement.

Lock plate is stamped “U. S. / SPRINGFIELD” in front of the hammer and a double-stamped “1862” behind hammer. A beautifully sharp and detailed spreadwinged eagle motif is stamped on plate between hammer and bolster. Steel butt plate strongly stamped with “U S.” Musket also exhibits sub-inspector marks on some components. Has the original two-leaf rear sight and small blade front sight.

Barrel bore has very good rifling with strong lands and grooves. Bore does show areas of some oxidation that should clean to bright. Barrel date stamp “1862” on the top flat is strong and deep and looks to have been double-stamped during production. All screws, even the bolster screw, are excellent with no buggering. Government proof marks “V / P / eaglehead” on left facet of the breech are deep and sharp. Mechanics are crisp.

Black walnut stock is in suburb condition overall. Shows sharp edge contours especially on the flat opposite the hammer. Stock exhibits two, very clear government cartouches on the flat. No cracks or blemishes in the wood save some tiny dings and dents from use and storage. Retains its swelled shank steel ramrod with its tulip-head and threaded tip in excellent condition. A very fine representative musket of the Civil War.

DISCLAIMER: All firearms are sold as collector's items only - we do not accept responsibility as to the shooting safety or reliability of any antique firearm. All firearms are described as accurately as possible, given the restraints of a catalog listing length. We want satisfied customers & often "under" describe the weapons. Any city or state regulations regarding owning antique firearms are the responsibility of the purchaser. All firearms are "mechanically perfect" unless noted, but again, are NOT warranted as safe to fire!

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

THIS ITEM, AS WITH ALL OTHER ITEMS AVAILABLE ON OUR WEB SITE,

MAY BE PURCHASED THROUGH OUR LAYAWAY PROGRAM.

FOR OUR POLICIES AND TERMS,

CLICK ON ‘CONTACT US’ AT THE TOP OF ANY PAGE ON THE SITE,

THEN ON ‘LAYAWAY POLICY’.

THANK YOU!