1861 US Springfield.

highpower3006 · May 11, 2014, 05:51 PM

I just bought this 1862 dated '61 Springfield. The 1861 model Springfield was the primary arm used during the Civil War with over one million having been produced. I must say that I feel humbled when I hold it and think about the history it has been through.

Was it at Gettysburg? The Wilderness? A great many of these were captured by the Confederates and used against the Union, so it could have been on either side of so many battles.

Modernhoglegs · May 11, 2014, 07:36 PM

Nice gun.
It is in pretty good condition judging fro the pics

1stmar · May 11, 2014, 08:23 PM

Looks like fantastic condition given the age. Plan on shooting it?

Hawg · May 12, 2014, 07:42 PM

Its a shame somebody cleaned all the patina off of it. Nice one tho. Better make sure its not loaded if you plan on shooting it.

May 11, 2014, 05:51 PM	#1
highpower3006 Senior Member Join Date: July 30, 2011 Location: Savannah TN Posts: 1,221	1861 US Springfield. I just bought this 1862 dated '61 Springfield. The 1861 model Springfield was the primary arm used during the Civil War with over one million having been produced. I must say that I feel humbled when I hold it and think about the history it has been through. Was it at Gettysburg? The Wilderness? A great many of these were captured by the Confederates and used against the Union, so it could have been on either side of so many battles.

May 11, 2014, 07:36 PM	#2
Modernhoglegs Member Join Date: July 10, 2013 Posts: 24	Nice find Nice gun. It is in pretty good condition judging fro the pics

May 11, 2014, 08:23 PM	#3
1stmar Senior Member Join Date: March 21, 2012 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,378	Looks like fantastic condition given the age. Plan on shooting it?

May 12, 2014, 07:42 PM	#4
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,203	Its a shame somebody cleaned all the patina off of it. Nice one tho. Better make sure its not loaded if you plan on shooting it.