Cal. 58 “Springfield” produced by Springfield Armory. The lock surface is dark brown with a matching hammer. 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 pitting near the rear of the barrel. The barrel markings are “VP over “Eagle” but no date at the end of the barrel. The rear sight is complete. The ramrod is a reproduction. Bore has very good rifling and dark with a few areas of pitting. The stock is a dark patina and has some nicks and gouges. No inspector’s cartouches are visible. The Model ‘63” Springfield had a total quantity of 255,040 produced. Springfield went back to the retaining springs on the barrel bands after receiving numerous complaints from the field. This model was the last U.S. martial regulation arm of muzzle-loading design.

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