Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 Rifled Musket by Springfield Arsenal with Bayonet and N.J. Surcharge - Dated 1862 U.S. Navy pre engraved rotating band

pre engraved rotating band

The bakelite crossguard is still tight to the blade and free of any damage

It appears fully functional with a nice sharp original firing pin and pristine bore

"C" and "D"

The front shows some checking and crazing

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 Rifled Musket by Springfield Arsenal with Bayonet and N.J. Surcharge - Dated 1862 U.S. Navy pre engraved rotating bandOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Springfield Model 1861 was a Mini type rifled musket shoulder arm used by the United States Army and Marine Corps during the American Civil War. Commonly referred to as the "Springfield" (after its original place of production, Springfield, Massachusetts), it was the most widely used U. S. Army weapon during the Civil War, favored for its range, accuracy, and reliability. The barrel was 40 inches long, firing a .