Armi Sport Springfield Model 1861 .58 Percussion Muzzleloader, 40-inch Barrel, Three-Band, Armory Bright
This Armi Sport Springfield Model 1861 is an Italian-made reproduction of the classic percussion rifle, chambered in .58 black powder only. It features a 40-inch steel barrel with 3-groove rifling and a 1:65 twist, a three-band full-length hardwood stock with spring-retained bands, and an armory bright finish. Markings include the Eagle over U.S. SPRINGFIELD on the lockplate, 1861 dates on the lock and barrel, and U.S. on the buttplate tang, offering period-correct style identifiers throughout.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Given the age of the rifle, it is in decent to good condition. It shows heavy signs of use. The bore is clean with good rifling. There is rust present on the barrel.
What’s Included
- Armi Sport Springfield Model 1861 .58 percussion muzzleloader rifle
Built as a percussion, single-shot muzzleloader, this rifle uses a bolster and cone ignition and is marked BLACK POWDER ONLY. Capacity is one round. The long 40-inch steel barrel contributes to an overall length of approximately 56 inches, delivering the traditional handling of the Model 1861 pattern.
The stock is a full-length hardwood configuration with three spring-retained barrel bands, matching the classic three-band profile. Length of pull measures 13.0 inches. The armory bright finish complements the period styling.
Sights are traditional open types, with a blade front and a flip-up graduated rear leaf for elevation adjustment. The barrel has 3-groove rifling and a 1:65 twist suitable for .58 caliber black powder projectiles.
Markings include the Eagle over U.S. SPRINGFIELD on the lockplate, 1861 dates on both the lockplate and barrel breech/tang, and U.S. on the buttplate tang. The top of the barrel adjacent to the rear sight is stamped ARMI SPORT – ITALY and BLACK POWDER ONLY CAL .58. The AC oval mark is located on the left breech flat adjacent to the serial.
This Italian-made reproduction retains the key identifiers enthusiasts expect on a Model 1861 pattern rifle.