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1863 DATED MODEL 1863 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE MUSKET.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:350.00 USD Estimated At:700.00 - 900.00 USD
1863 DATED MODEL 1863 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE MUSKET.
Cal. 58. NSN. This is a standard Model 1863 Springfield w/ clamping bands having band springs, 40" bbl. w/ 3 position leaf rear sight. CONDITION: good overall. Metal is mottled gray w/ pitting. Buttplate has no surcharge & rust on top. Gun appears original & complete w/ exception of missing front sling swivel & replaced breech plug which has an "1837" date on tang but fits fairly well. Stock has been sanded, now w/ rounded corners but inspector's cartouches are still discerned. Gun will not hold full cock, clean crisp rifled bore. PROVENANCE: From the Estate of Ronald A. Katchuk. (01-16720/JS). ANTIQUE. $700-900.