Cal. 58 “Springfield” produced by Springfield Armory. Model 1863 Type one muskets are easily identified by the lack of barrel band retaining springs.  The lock has a considerable amount of originaly case colors remaining. Markings “Eagle” with” U.S.” over SPRINGFIELD” and the date “1864”remain legible. Crisp working lockwork. All other iron surfaces are also a semi-bright dusty gray with areas of very light surface rust. The barrel markings are “VP over “Eagle” and the date”1864”, which is very faint at the end of the barrel. The rear sight is complete and functional.  The ramrod is not an original.  Bore has very good rifling with some pitting. The stock is a dark patina and has some nicks and gouges from normal use. The inspector’s cartouche ELA, located on the opposite side of the lockplate is very clear. The Model ‘63” Springfield had a total quantity of 255,040 produced. This model was the last U.S. martial regulation arm of muzzle-loading design.

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