3127 SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1861 US PERCUSSION RIFLE-MUSKET.

Category Firearms & Military
Auction Currency USD
Start Price 1,750.00 USD
Estimated at 3,500.00 - 5,000.00 USD
Cal. 58. NSN. Bbl. 40" round w/ octagon shank. Integral front w/ 2 folding leaf rear sight. Top flat of bbl. is dated 1862. Left flat has the V/P over eagle's head proofs. Lock plate forward of hammer has American eagle w/ "U.S. SPRINGFIELD" markings. 1861 date is found behind the hammer. 3 band full length walnut stock. Stock ear has an "ESA" Erskin S. Allin cartouche w/ a second indiscernible cartouche. Iron fittings include buttplate, trigger guard, stock bands w/ spring keepers & tulip tipped ramrod. Buttplate peak is stamped "US / 12 / 43". The pattern 1861 was the standard musket used in the Civil War. Including contract production, approx. 1,000,000 were produced. Total of 265,129 mfg. at the Springfield Armory 1861-62. CONDITION: metal has cleaned bright appearance showing scattered spots of very light pitting. Refinished stock shows dents & handling marks. Sound lock. Bore is generally bright w/ strong rifling showing spots of light pitting. (01-24668/DS). ANTIQUE. $3,500-5,000.