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U.S. CIVIL WAR 1861 SPRINGFIELD PERCUSSION RIFLE

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 400.00 USD
U.S. CIVIL WAR 1861 SPRINGFIELD PERCUSSION RIFLE
MUSKET. Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 40" w/ no visible markings. Rear sight is not present. Stud type front sight. Beveled lockplate has faint "U.S. SPRINGFIELD". Dated "1863". Lock has been modified to accept the Model 1861 bolster. Model 1861 replacement hammer. Walnut stock w/out visible markings. Forend has 3 flat bands retained by springs. Middle band spring is broken. Incorrect replacement ramrod. Ramrod does not seat fully. "US" marked buttplate. CONDITION: stock has arsenal rework finish w/ loss of wood in inletted areas. Lockplate does not fit mortise correctly. Stock has noticeable cracks between lockplate & breech plug tang. Worn metal is turned overall gray & patina w/ areas of cleaning. Breech block turn screw is brass replacement. Lockplate & bbl. have notable pitted appearance throughout. Bore has visible lands but extensive oxidation & pitting throughout. (01-23759/RW). ANTIQUE. $300-400.