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SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1863 RIFLE MUSKET.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 700.00 USD
SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1863 RIFLE MUSKET.
Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 40". Fixed front & ladder folding leaf w/ slider adjustable rear sight. One piece stock secured by 3 bbl. bands. Lock dated 1864. No visible markings on breech end bbl. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: tulip head ramrod. CONDITION: metal is a fading & thinning gray patina w/ dings & pitting on breech end bbl. & bolster. Stock has been sanded & has a thick added coat of varnish. There are 2 added shield inlays “37th” on butt & “IA” on left stock flat. Older repairs left side upper tang. Bore shows faint but visible rifling & is dirty. (01-22968/CW). ANTIQUE. $500-700.