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| Springfield Armory, Model: 1863 Rifled Musket, Cal: .58, MFG: 18...
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2025-11-21 22:35:25 |
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Springfield Armory, Model: 1863 Rifled Musket, Cal: .58, MFG: 1864, S/N: None, Percussion rifle, 40'' barrel.
HISTORY: The M1863 Springfield is a slightly improved version of the M1861 Springfield & is sometimes classified/ documented as a M1861 Springfield. It took some improvements from Colt special model 1861 with redesigned barrel bands, a new hammer, a redesigned bolster, & other small changes. The 1861 Springfield & its variants was the most used long arm in the American civil war with over 700,000 being made.
CONDITION: The straight wrist walnut stock is excellent with only minor scuffs & scratches. The stock appears to be a modern replacement. No cartouches on the stock. The metal has been heavily polished & cleaned from rust, leaving some markings faded. There is some pitting scars/roughness on the rear of the barrel, the lock plate, hammer & rear barrel tang. The rear of the barrel is marked ''V'' over ''P'' over a eagles head, ''1864''. The lock plate is marked ''1864'', American great eagle, ''U.S.'', ''SPRINGFIELD''. The nipple housing is marked with another American great eagle. The upper extension of the buttplate is marked ''US''. All three barrel bands marked ''U''. the last 3/4'' of the barrel has been ''lapped'' down. The bore is very good. its bright & shiny with no visible roughness, thinned rifling. Has four groove rifling. The barrel holds a small barleycorn front sight with a flip up, U-notch/aperture rear sight. The stock carries a steel buttplate. Rifle has both bottom sling loops & a ramrod. Antique/Muzzleloader, No FFL Req - Value: 700 to 1400
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