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thelanefam · August 31, 2013, 09:41 AM

I have the opportunity to buy a Springfield rifle which was used in civil war. It comes with some provenance to prove it, but I just need some help in determining exactly what it is and what I should spend. So please any help would be appreciated. The lock plate has the usual eagle and US on it then at back of lock plate it says SPRING FIELD 1828. It has been converted to percussion. Stamped H & P near nipple. Barrel is stamped 1862 with a P and another obscure stamp. I wish I had more info, but at the time I was unsure what to look for. I think it's a 1822 conversion. So I guess what I'm asking is what exactly should I be looking for next time I get to handle it and what is it possibly worth. Thank youimage.jpg

August 31, 2013, 09:41 AM	#1
thelanefam Junior Member Join Date: August 31, 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 5	Civil war springfield questions I have the opportunity to buy a Springfield rifle which was used in civil war. It comes with some provenance to prove it, but I just need some help in determining exactly what it is and what I should spend. So please any help would be appreciated. The lock plate has the usual eagle and US on it then at back of lock plate it says SPRING FIELD 1828. It has been converted to percussion. Stamped H & P near nipple. Barrel is stamped 1862 with a P and another obscure stamp. I wish I had more info, but at the time I was unsure what to look for. I think it's a 1822 conversion. So I guess what I'm asking is what exactly should I be looking for next time I get to handle it and what is it possibly worth. Thank youimage.jpg