Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 Contract Rifled Musket by William Mason - Dated 1863 Category_Martini-Henry Parts but it is a carved

but it is a carved wood replacement

It is a strong and simple action

The 42" smooth bore barrel is marked with P over an Eagle's head on the top of the breech

Chepstow to Bristol Channel

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 Contract Rifled Musket by William Mason - Dated 1863 Category_Martini-Henry Parts but it is a carvedOriginal 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 .