Barrel is bright throughout and looks to have been lightly cleaned. There is some light pitting at the breech. Front and rear sights are present. Rear sight has both flip-up leaves. Breech area has a strong “VP” and eaglehead. Top of breech has a good barrel date of “1862.” Bore has good rifling and is clean except for light surface dust from storage.

Lockplate matches the barrel in appearance. It has a strong spread-winged eagle with a strong “US” over “SPRINGFIELD” forward of the hammer and a very strong 1862 behind it. Hammer matches barrel and lock and works well. Nipple is original and clean. Bolster screw shows faint wear.

Walnut stock is very nice and exhibits less than the usual dings, dents and scratches from age, use and storage. Wood lines are still sharp. There are no cracks. Flat opposite lock has two strong inspector’s cartouche. All three barrel bands are present and stamped with a horizontal “U.” Bands match the rest of the iron on the weapon as does the buttplate and triggerguard. Buttplate has a crisp “US” on tang. Both sling swivels are present.

Ramrod is correct tulip head with swelled shank and is complete with threads on tip. Ramrod channel shows next to no wear.

Model 1855 socket bayonet accompanying the weapon matches the rifle in cleanliness. Locking ring works properly and the flat of the blade has a strong “US” marking. Bayonet fits but it is a bit tight and can only be seated and unseated with force. Cleaning the interior of the socket may cause it to fit easier.

A nice example of a wartime Springfield.  [ad]

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