This Civil War longarm is a .58 caliber Springfield Model 1863, Type 1, single-shot muzzleloader in complete, original condition. The Springfield M1863 Type 1 musket was a government arsenal product from Springfield, Massachusetts. Over two hundred seventy thousand such weapons were produced for the U.S. Ordnance Department during the war years.

All gunmetal is clean and exhibits a bright finish with the exception of the casehardened lock and hammer which are a uniform dark brown color. “1863” stamped behind the hammer. Lock markings with the “Eagle / U.S. / SPRINGFIELD” are sharp and clear in front of the hammer. The distinctive “S” shaped hammer with its beveled edges has the same smooth patina as the rest of the lock plate. Bolster retains a worn eagle motif. Breech area of the barrel shows wear and pitting which obscure the last two digits of the date stamp, leaving only “18” on the top facet. Likewise the “VP [eagle]” are well worn on the left barrel facet. Original two-leaf rear sight.

Mechanics crisp. Bore is dark with strong rifling. This type musket was produced without barrel band springs. The three screw-tightened barrel bands are correct and in place. Retains its original steel straight-shank ramrod that has the threaded tip. Black walnut stock is good with original color and finish. Has the usual dings and scratches normal with age and use.  No government inspector cartouches can be seen. The buttplate is stamped “US”.

This is a fine, original Springfield type-1 rifle-musket.  [jet]

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