This Model 1861, .58 caliber, percussion rifle-musket, dated 1862, was produced at the Federal armory in Springfield, Massachusetts. 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 cleaned and exhibits areas of light pinprick pitting. Barrel, lockplate, hammer, butt plate, bands, retaining springs, trigger guard, rear sight, and ramrod all wear a light gray sheen.

Lock plate is stamped “U. S. / SPRINGFIELD” in front of the hammer and “1862” behind hammer. Spreadwinged eagle motif is stamped on plate between hammer and bolster is sharp. Pitted steel butt plate stamped with “U S.” Musket exhibits no sub-inspector marks. Has the original two-leaf rear sight and small blade front sight. Barrel bore has no rifling, blown out. Bore does show areas of some light oxidation that should clean to bright. Barrel date “1862” double-stamped on the top flat. All screws, even the bolster screw, are very good with no buggering. Double-stamped government proof marks “V / P / eaglehead” on left facet of the breech. Mechanics are crisp.

Black walnut stock is in very good condition overall and appears to have been cleaned and refinished. Shows sharp edge contours especially on the flat opposite the hammer. Stock exhibits no government cartouches. No cracks or blemishes in the wood save a few from use and storage. Retains its swelled shank steel ramrod with its tulip-head and threaded tip in very good condition. Musket still has its original black leather sling in very fine, strong condition. Leather sling which is unmarked, retains its adjuster loop and brass hook. All stitching is tight and not frayed. A fine representative Springfield rifle-musket and sling of the Civil War.

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