This Civil War longarm is a .58 caliber Springfield Model 1863, Type I, single-shot muzzleloader. This M1863 musket was a government arsenal product from Springfield, Massachusetts. Over two hundred seventy thousand such weapons were produced for the U.S. Ordnance Department during 1863.

Overall condition is excellent with all gun metal showing bright finish except for the case-hardened lock and hammer, showing dark case color, and the blued rear sight and barrel bands.

The lock plate is stamped with the date of manufacture (1863) behind the hammer. An eagle over “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD” are stamped in front of the hammer. The distinctive “S” shaped hammer with its beveled edges has the same dark tone as the lock plate. Bolster features sharp eagle motif. Breech shows matching 1863 date. The “VP” and eagle head are on the left facet. Original sights on the barrel; flip-up rear sight and combination bayonet lug/blade sight at muzzle.

Mechanics remain crisp and strong. Bore is bright and clean with perfect rifling. This version of the rifle musket was produced without barrel band springs. Original ramrod in the channel. The butt plate is stamped “US”.

Black walnut stock has nice color, sharp edges, and some of the usual dings and dents normally found on weapons of this age.  Two strong government inspector cartouches remain on left flat. Original bridle leather musket sling is also present.

A Springfield type I rifle-musket that very likely was never fired. From the Texas Civil War Museum collection.   [jet] [ph:L]

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