Cal. 58 “Springfield” produced at Springfield Armory. The lock surface is a nice gunmetal gray in color with some dark spots around the eagle motif. Markings “Eagle” on the primer compartment lid and “U.S.” over “SPRINGFIELD” and the date “1859”. Crisp working lockwork. All other iron surfaces are also semi-bright gunmetal gray with areas of light pitting. The barrel markings are VP over an eagle and the date “18??”. The rear sight is complete and functional.  The ramrod is original.  Bore is smooth with areas of heavy pitting. The stock is very dark in color and has some nicks and gouges. The inspector’s cartouche located on the opposite side of the lockplate is not visible. The Model ‘55” Springfield was heavily used during the Civil War. It was the first U S arm to fire the Minie ball in 58 caliber. Springfield and Harpers Ferry Armories produced 59,273 Model 55’s between 1857 and 1861.

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