Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 "Colt Special" Rifled Musket in Amazing Condition - dated 1862 Swords with lots of markings and

with lots of markings and original paint

just the usual light oxidation and sharpening marks from service

Remington & Sons

which replaced the extremely large Wappen of the M1886

The right side breech area is marked with the opposing broad arrow "out of service" marks

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 "Colt Special" Rifled Musket in Amazing Condition - dated 1862 Swords with lots of markings andOriginal 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 .