Springfield Armory Model 1861 .58 Cal Three-Band Percussion Rifle-Musket, 40" Round Barrel, National Armory Bright, Civil War Era Antique
This Springfield Armory Model 1861 is a .58 caliber, three-band rifle-musket from the American Civil War era. It features a 40" round steel/iron barrel, single-shot percussion caplock action with an external side hammer, and a full-length walnut stock with a straight wrist. Bright in-the-white metal (National Armory Bright style), a tulip-head steel ramrod, and sling swivels complete the correct rifle-musket pattern details.
Condition
Overall Condition: Poor condition.
Bore Overall Condition: Poor - Noticeable dirt, stains, significant corrosion or damage.
Bore Rifling: Poor Rifling - Rifling heavily worn or filled with fouling or debris.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle is inoperable. The action is rusted and will require restorative work. The chamber is filled with rust and will need restorative work to clear. There is widespread rust and pitting across metal surfaces, with widespread scratching and blemishing. The stock shows damage in many locations.
What's Included
- Powder horn with leather strap
The Model 1861 is a single-shot muzzleloading percussion rifle-musket with an external side hammer, built for .58 caliber ammunition. This example follows the three-band rifle-musket configuration and is paired with a 40" round barrel.
Its construction reflects the National Armory Bright approach, with steel/iron parts left in the white. The full-length walnut stock has a straight wrist, and the rifle retains a tulip-head steel ramrod.
Sling swivels are fitted at the middle barrel band and at the front of the trigger guard. Sighting is provided by a front blade and a rear sight assembly mounted on the barrel.
Made in the United States during the American Civil War era, this antique is set up with a 13.5" length of pull. In the provided images, no legible maker, date, or inspection stamps are visible.