Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 Bridesburg Contract Rifled Musket - Dated 1863 Original Antique Guns The last 5 inches of

The last 5 inches of the longer portion has broken off

in front of the sight

You can't find higher quality for less money than this

the personal Dispatch Folder of one of the central military figures of the day

These casings are in very good to excellent condition

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 Bridesburg Contract Rifled Musket - Dated 1863 Original Antique Guns The last 5 inches ofOriginal 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 .