Cal. 58 “Springfield” manufactured at the Springfield Armory. The lock surface is a nice dusky lightly cleaned gunmetal gray. Markings “Eagle” with” U.S.” over SPRINGFIELD” and the date “1862” are crisp. Crisp working lockwork. All other iron surfaces are also lightly cleaned gunmetal dusky patina. The barrel markings and the date “1862” at the end of the barrel are visible. The rear sight is complete and functional. The ramrod is original. Bore has good rifling and is semi-bright. The stock is light in color, has been lightly sanded and has some nicks and gouges. The inspector’s cartouches located on the opposite side of the lockplate are present. The Model ‘61 Springfield was the standard musket in use during the Civil War with 265,129 manufactured. If you only have one Civil War firearm for your collection it should be a 61 or 62 dated Springfield.

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