Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 Rifled Musket by Trenton L&M Co. with N.J. Surcharge - Dated 1863 Uniforms However the swivel bales were

However the swivel bales were introduced in October 1943

HE WAS JUST about to jump into a trench to deliver a message when a German shell made a direct hit

This black paint is 95% throughout and still has a bright finish towards the top

• Parachutist badge with 1 bronze star- indicates one combat jump

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 Rifled Musket by Trenton L&M Co. with N.J. Surcharge - Dated 1863 Uniforms However the swivel bales wereOriginal 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 .