This fantastic m1863 Springfield is sure to be the pride of your collection. This beautiful musket is all original from top to bottom and the original bluing and color case hardened finish adorns the barrel barrel bands and lock.
This Springfield was built in early 1864 judging by it's early 1863 type stock with no barrel band springs, and the trigger bow swivel is pinned, not screwed on, like later models. It also features the later 1864 rear sight. These transitional models were created by the arsenal as one model was being phased out in favor of a more updated version and armorers attempted to use up the last of the old parts they had on hand before fully transitioning to the newer parts.
This musket is in absolutely fantastic condition. The stock is nearly perfect with two beautiful Springfield cartouches and a few handling marks with no splits, chips or rotten spots.
The 1864 dated lock is in beautiful, uncleaned and unmolested condition with beautiful color case hardening. All original internals provide a very smooth and positive action on both full and half cock.
The 1864 dated barrel is in excellent condition inside and out. The bore is very good with strong rifling. The sights are both original and in great condition. The breech stamps are all present, crisp, and legible.
The furniture is all original. The barrel bands maintain their original bluing with only a few minor scratches. The ramrod is original and full length. The armory bright trigger assembly and buttplate are beginning to patina-further evidenced that this musket has never been cleaned or refinished.
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