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Springfield 1861 Percussion Rifle .58 Cal

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,400.00 USD
Springfield 1861 Percussion Rifle .58 Cal
Antique .58 caliber muzzle loading percussion 3 band rifled musket, lock plate dated 1864. Features a 40" round barrel, blade front sight, "L" shaped flip-up rear sight, swelled tulip tip ramrod, smooth trigger, knurled hammer spur, iron furniture, sling swivels and full-length straight grip walnut stock with metal carbine buttplate. Markings include: Lock - "1864”, [Eagle]/”U.S./SPRINGFIELD” Barrel - ”V/P/[Eagle Head]” Buttplate - "U.S.". The barrel is in the white, polished, with small spots of patina, patch of light rust on bottom near muzzle, pitting near nipple bolster. Other metal surfaces display an aged rust brown patina with mostly brae metal showing at lower tang. Bore is poor to fair condition, light brown color and little visible rifling. The action is in good working order and the wood stocks are good. Condition is NRA Good+ *** Antique Firearm ***