Collections of Antique Art & Weaponry, June 3
Lot 238:
Springfield Rifle Musket was the standard issue infantry arm used throughout the Civil War. A soldier attached an infantry cap badge to the stock of this particular rifle. Originally made by the Springfield Armory, the U.S. government contracted with twenty private firms to meet the war time demand for rifles. It is estimated that about one million Model 1861?type rifle muskets were manufactured during the war. Size: 31 1/2".~ . Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, including condition reports, please contact us at [email protected]
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