Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 Contract Rifled Musket by William Mason - Dated 1863 Browning LMG having been braided very nicely

having been braided very nicely

but otherwise this is one of the best condition blades we have seen

displaying its proof marks to the LEFT side of the barrel indicating very early manufacture

with some small nicks and dents on the blade

It mentions the contribution made by the invasion's harbor craft companies

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 Contract Rifled Musket by William Mason - Dated 1863 Browning LMG having been braided very nicelyOriginal 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 .