MODEL 1863 U.S. PERCUSSION RIFLE – MUSKET, TYPE I

$950.00 SOLD

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Item Code: 362-448

Cal. 58 “Springfield” produced by Springfield Armory. Model 1862 Type one muskets are easily identified by the lack of barrel band retaining springs.  The lock surface is gray-bright with a slight dusty look. Markings “Eagle” with” U.S.” over SPRINGFIELD” and the date “1864”remain legible. Crisply working lockwork. All other iron surfaces are also dusty gray with areas of heavy surface rust that has been cleaned. No barrel markings are visible. The rear sight is a reproduction as well as the ramrod.  Bore is smooth. The stock is a dark patina and has some nicks and gouges. Ones inspector’s cartouche located on the opposite side of the lockplate is very faint but present. Sling swivels have been removed. 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. Nice affordable original example of a Civil War musket you can hang on your wall.

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