This Civil War longarm is a .58 caliber Springfield Model 1863, Type 1, single-shot muzzleloading rifle musket. 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 has a matching dark gray patina. Lock surface is smooth with strong markings. “1863” stamped behind the hammer and an eagle and “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD” in front of the hammer. The eagle stamp on the flat bolster is also sharp. The distinctive “S” shaped hammer with its beveled edges has the same smooth patina as the rest of the lock plate components. Breech area of the barrel has “1863” on the top facet. Proofmarks are on the left barrel facet. Original nipple and rear sight.

Mechanics crisp. Bore is bright 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 with threaded tip. The buttplate is strongly stamped “US”.

Black walnut stock is good and retains nice color and patina. Has a few of the usual small dings normal for its age. A single oval inspector cartouche can be seen on the flat opposite the hammer.

An original leather sling remains on this musket. Leather is in fine condition and it is evident that this has been with the musket for a long time.

This is a nice, original Springfield M-1863, type1 rifle-musket with sling!  [jet] [ph:L]

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