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M00263 - U.S. Springfield Model 1863 Type I Percussion Musket
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Item Number: M00263

Item Title: U.S. Springfield Model 1863 Type I Percussion Musket

Price: $800

Shipping: Not included

Provenance: US

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Description:Nice looking musket -- outstanding for the money. It's been a while since we have had one listed here.

Smoothbore, possibly originally rifled, lockplate with eagle to center, "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD" to fore, and "1863" to tail, barrel marked with "P" and eagle's head cartouche opposite hammer, stock with two inspectors cartouches, barrel rings with "U," buttplate marked "U.S." Dated 1863. 56" L, barrel 40" L.

Lock in working condition, expected pitting around and to percussion nipple, trigger guard sling swivel stuck in one position, sight screw replaced, buttplate slightly larger than stock, possibly replaced. Barrel exterior most likely cleaned.