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

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Item Code: 362-565

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. Crisp working lockwork. All other iron surfaces are also dusty gray with areas of light surface rust. The barrel markings are “VP over “Eagle” and the date”1864” at the end of the barrel. The original one leaf rear sight is complete and functional. The ramrod is a reproduction. Bore has very good rifling and a very bright finish. The stock is a dark patina and has some nicks and gouges. The inspector’s cartouche located on the opposite side of the lockplate is very faint but present. Bottom barrel band has been screwed in place. 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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