Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 Rifled Musket by Trenton L&M Co. with N.J. Surcharge - Dated 1863 Gift Card as the simplified design makes

as the simplified design makes it more resilient

These belts were used to sling the carbine over the troopers shoulder when mounting a horse

and it really looks great

and this example has a 17 1/2 inch blade

It appears that he was awarded the War Merit Medal when he was still a civilian

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 Rifled Musket by Trenton L&M Co. with N.J. Surcharge - Dated 1863 Gift Card as the simplified design makesOriginal 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 .