Outstanding 1858 DATED FIRST PATTERN M-1855 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE MUSKET… About FINE condition, very sharp and crisp. Crisp markings and excellent wood are what makes this musket so nice. This is the first pattern 1855 musket with brass nose cap, no patch box, and early style long-range rear sight. All bands, springs, sights, rod, and swivels are in place. Mechanism tight. Bore is excellent. Sharp lock markings and eagle on the primer door. Matching 1858 barrel date with V/P/eagle’s head proofs. Metal is extra fine and in the bright. Very minor handling marks on the wood, which is a rich, deep brown tone. Inspector’s cartouche is visible on stock opposite the lock. 100% complete, 100% original, and mechanically perfect. An extremely nice example of this classic US rifle musket that you won’t be ashamed to have in the gun rack. One of the most highly sought of all Civil War Springfields.

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