Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 Contract Rifled Musket by William Mason - Dated 1863 Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts all in Hungary were unopposed

all in Hungary were unopposed

made in Liverpool

and still is in the original configuration as issued

which is actually close to the color of Scottish marmalade

- Multiple copies of original paperwork and research

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 Contract Rifled Musket by William Mason - Dated 1863 Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts all in Hungary were unopposedOriginal 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 .