The springfield armor sling features steel hardware and is 114 wide. Model 1861 springfield rifle musket, dated 1862 horse. Civil war muskets and riflesfall creek suttlery lds. Folks, the overall condition of this sling is very nice, attic found in untouched condition, with a nice untouched as found attic patina. The sling should include one standing and one sliding loop. Pristine us model 1855 springfield rifle musket dated 1860. The leather is a dark brown, which kind of gives it a aged look. This sling is pattered from the later modified sling in the. Indian war era us army model 1873 springfield trapdoor rifle sling 4th pattern original very nice condition. The snap swivel then snaps onto the loop attached to the barrel of the rifle. I appreciate your suggestions as i just ordered this rifle and wanted to get the right ammo.
Fakes and reproductions and while reading it, it stated that one of the better guns you can pick up for reenacting is the 1861 springfield armi sport which can be found at cabelas so tomorrow im gona head up there and see if that is the gun im looking for here and if. What is considered acceptable accuracy at 100 yards for an 1861 springfield rifle shooting a miniball. The model 1863 was only a minor improvement over the springfield model 1861. This sling cost more then other here on amazon, but it appears to be a true military spec rifle sling. Traditions 1861 springfield musket muzzleloading rifle kit. While difficult to find during the early civil war years, it became the first rifle produced at such a large scale and its popularity continues. Leather marked watervliet arsenal patterned directly from the original 1 38 wide and 70 long.
M1842 springfield musket sling heavy duty, made in gettysburg, pa quantity. The model 1861, with all of its variants, was the most commonly used longarm in the american civil war, with over 700,000 manufactured. Natural color with brass adjusting hook and sewn keepers, re. New listingspringfield musket 18611865 lock screw set here is a set of screws for a springfield lock. Musket dated 1858 have used the same rifle sling as the springfield 1861.
I am more interested in the accuracy of the musket than the outward appearance. Steel furniture, one piece oil finished walnut stock. Leather springfield trapdoor sling m1887 world war supply. Shooting and showing a really nice replica of the 1861 enfield musketoon. The 4570 springfield, 5th edition, revised and expanded, a. For its age, its in remarkable condition with no tears, splits, or repairs to the leather.
Marked rock island arsenal with the inspectors stamp ehs like the original. Quartermaster general of indiana ordnance department armorers book april 20, 1861 august 12. The canvas is thicker and the sling keeper and sling hook appeared to have a parkerized finish. The regimental quartermaster original items and parts. Ill apologize in advance for the pictures, but thought it might allow you to give me a ballpark idea of worth. As according to the united states ordnance manual of 1861, the rifle sling should. Details about m1866 leather twopiece sling for 1866 and later trapdoor springfield rifles. Model 1861 special model 1847 musketoon model 1842. Hook the hook end into the desired hole in the sling. Springfield rifle musket 1226 1861 eagle manufacturing co. I need an idea on what these rifles are capable of shooting from the benchrest. One of them is this original 1861 springfield musket. Springfield musket may refer to any one of several types of small arms produced by the springfield armory in springfield, massachusetts, for the united states armed forces.
What is the best ammo for an armi sport 1861 sprinfield rifle. Per the original the box has cartridge box sling loops on the back. How to install a sling on a civil war musket reenacting. Slide the retainer loop up over the hook end and as far up the sling as it. Question m1855 springfield rifle musket slings and caps small. May 12, 2009 kind of an update here, today i went down to a local barnes and nobles and picked up the book the gun digest book of firearms. M1842 springfield musket stock, walnut, requires final fitting, reproduction. These slings were 46 in length and would not fit the new gun with the changed swivel locations. In the channel underneath the barrel it has the original ramrod remaining and it is fulllength with the threads intact. A partbypart examination of the trapdoor springfield rifle and carbine, with illustrations showing the variations found within serial number ranges. Rentschler acquired the rifle directly from the estate of colonel john h. This sling was made by sewing together two 1851 pattern civil war slings. I was able to acquire an original watervliet sling and sacrificed it so you could have this great reproduction.
It has the early style single brass hook and marked watervliet arsenal on the inside. The first slings for the new 1873 springfields rifle was made by first using up the surplus 18551861 gun slings. Here remove visible italian markings and relocate the serial number to the b. I believe remington took a page from whitneys book on arms. So to those of you that have competed against other shooters, which replica 1861 springfield is the more accurate outofthebox. Commonly referred to as the springfield after its original place of production, springfield, massachusetts, it was the most widely used u. As according to the united states ordnance manual of 1861, the rifle sling should be made of russet brown leather. Civil war springfield musket slings in dark brown leather marked watervliet arsenal.
There were several substitutes available, one being the service rifle models of 18731888, or more commonly known as the trapdoor springfield. With a remarkably detailed model 1861 springfield rifle musket clip. The sling attaches normally to the swivel on the butt of the rifle, then through the brass snap swivel. Parts from various models became mixed, as arms were returned to the arsenal, for repair or upgrade. Original watervliet arsenal leather sling for springfield musket.
Get the best deals on civil war musket when you shop the. The springfield model 1861 was a minietype rifled musket shoulderarm used by the united states army and marine corps during the american civil war. A handsome, durable and accurate rifle, the model 1861 was the most widely produced american military long arm to that time. This is the later shorter, 4th pattern sling, with the wide prong hook at one end and a brass stud loop at the other end. Springfield muskets m1 garand 1892 1894 krag 1896 krag 1898 krag 1899 1903 krag. The color being a mix of tarnished pewter and patchy light brown. Reproduction leather sling for m1861 springfield reproduction leather sling for m1861 springfield and contract muskets. I got this replacement barrel in 5 days, it fit my armi sport 1861 springfield musket perfectly.
With high quality, premium finish on the wood and metal as well as handoiled stocks, this kit is perfect for parents and children, groups, or other organizations to do together. Civil war springfield musket sling marked watervliet arsenal. This rifle was shortened to the same length as the 03, and fitted with a special training. Replacement forend section for cutdown m1842 springfield, requires fitting, walnut, reproduction. The 1861 colt special contract rifle musket uses an enfield style hammer and has a distinctive bolster with an eagle stamped on it, but is otherwise difficult to distinguish from the 1861 springfield. In the 1863 springfield, the hammer design was updated to look similar in design and shape of the 1861 colt special contract rifle musket. I have a repro sling and about a box 12 of musket caps. Installing a sling on an american civil war musket can be quite difficult and confusing. Traditions 1861 springfield rifle kit the most widley used rifle during the civil war, the 1861 springfield was a favorite due to its reliability, accuracy, and range. Choose the springfield sling or enfield sling depending on the. Up for auction now is a very rare, and highly sought after, original model 1861 1865 civil war henry rifle sling. The gun has both of the sling swivels removed long ago. The springfield s features two 2 steel flipup rear sights and a onepiece steel blade front sight.
The majority of the slings were marked with either a makers name or inspectors markings. Reproduction leather sling for m1861 springfieldreproduction leather sling for m1861 springfield and contract muskets. Additional charges for non free shipping products, products shipping to remote locations, hazmat products, and large or heavy items still apply. We have highly collectable civil war rifles and civil war muskets for sale in our large inventory of u. This is a long awaited book for the hobby and new reenactors. Springfield model 1863 type ii rifled musket for sale. Springfield armory national match military shooting sling. M1866 leather twopiece sling for 1866 and later trapdoor.
The 350 rifle muskets delivered to the state in 1860 1861 were issued to the. Produced by the springfield armory in massachusetts. This is a new reproduction from what price glory of the leather sling adopted in 1866 for the new breechloading rifles. The 4570 springfield, 5th edition, revised and expanded.
M1842 springfield musket sling heavy duty, made in. These will fit later trapdoor rifles but must be shortened. Springfield model 1863 type ii rifled musket description. An extra bonus is the original leather infantry sling as well as the weapon having issue rack numbers stamped on several metal parts.
It was patterned directly from the original 1 38 wide and 70 long. Army weapon during the civil war, favored for its range, accuracy, and reliability. The company had 20 springfield rifle muskets, 17 enfield rifled. For civil war sharps carbines or rifles and smith carbine. Excellent for a target shooting, service rifle match shooting for the service rifle collection.
Traditions 1861 springfield musket kit is an authentic, true reproduction. The government needed rifles for bayonet training, and the regular rifle was needed by frontline combat units. Original spencer rear sight model 1865 ladder slide assembly. Cabelas, which is right up the road from me, has one marked at 699 but some websites have it marked at.
M1861 springfield armi sporteuroarmspedersoli m1861 springfield for a sidebyside comparison of how our defarbed m1861 springfield compares to an original m1861, click. I am interested in purchasing an 1861 springfield rifled musket but i do not know which manufactor to pursue. And no i am not trying to shoot a subone inch group but instead i would like to know what is considered an appropriate grouping. All gun metal on this rifle has matching wear and color. The 58 balls i had has already been melted down and made in to other cal. This oiled leather sling is made to the same specifications as the originals. Soldiers attached it to the guns ramrod, and, using cloth or other material, cleaned out the barrel of the gun. The 1861 springfield features a smooth singleaction trigger in an ormate triggerguard.
The rifle sling controversy to sling or not to sling. Springfield armory model 1861 percussion rifle musket singleshot muzzleloading black powder ball ammunition on april 12, 1861, southern militia fired on fort sumter in charleston harbor, south carolina. As such, it is sometimes classified as just a variant of the model 1861. Aug 03, 2017 how to install a sling on a civil war musket reenacting. The rifle also comes complete with classic metal embellishments and inlaid solid metal butt plate. Chiappa 1861 springfield musket parts taylors firearms. This is a good solid untouched example of the springfield armorys last muzzloading rifle, the model 1863 rifle musket that was made one of the most critical years in u. Sell your 1861 springfield for free today on gunsamerica. Our leather sling is designed for the us model 1842, earlier us smoothbore muskets and similar muskets of the era such as the austrian muster 1842. During the civil war over 1,5000,000 of the 1861 pattern rifle muskets were produced by the springfield national armory and 2 private contractors.
Between the time of january 1, 1861 and june 30, 1866 the united states army bought or made 265,866 rifle slings 3. Since they are not made like a modern rifle sling, you have to install it differently. In modern times, these muskets are commonly referred to by their date of design followed by the name springfield 1855 springfield, for example. The springfield armory national match military shooting sling is an all leather, fully adjustable sling designed for the exacting needs of the highpower service rifle shooter. By the end of 1863 most federal infantrymen were armed with either this musket or the enfield. In order to make this sling fit an enfield you will need to add a new set of holes 23 down from the hook. Jul 12, 2016 a couple questions for a m1855 springfield rifle musket dated 1858 1 would the m1855 springfield rifle musket dated 1858 have used the same rifle sling as the springfield 1861.
Currently i am looking at buying an 1861 springfield musket and wanted to know a good place of where i can buy one. Im trying to help an email acquaintance determine the worth of some fireearms he has. Screws on ram rod this is the tool to use if your bore needs a good scrubbing. A spreadwinged eagle motif is stamped on lockplate between hammer and bolster. The rifle is from the collection of author thomas b. Rifles springfield 1861 us percussion rifle 1861 1865. This one is a very fine looking original enfield pattern civil war era rifle with 1862 production date. Beautiful dark brown leather exactly like the orginal. Lock is dated 1862 and is stamped us bridesburg with eagle. Us model 1861 or 1863 springfield musket trigger guard with sling swivel. Henry rifle slings, the henrys use the regular musket slings along with a brass snap swivel. When used the sling provided a means of carrying the weapon, but was hardly ever used for steadying the rifle in aiming and firing 2.
A couple questions for a m1855 springfield rifle musket dated 1858 1 would the. Question m1855 springfield rifle musket slings and caps. This original civil war era sling was found on an old model 1861 springfield 3 band rifle musket. Slide the hook end of the sling through the top sling loop of the musket from top to bottom, with the point of the hook pointing up and away from the musket. The most widley used rifle during the civil war, the 1861 springfield was a favorite due to its reliability, accuracy, and range. Browse 755 products gun slings up to 62% off rifles, ar15s. Civil war muzzleloading rifle muskets were obsolete by the end of that conflict, and many were sold as military surplus. A couple questions for a m1855 springfield rifle musket dated 1858 1 would the m1855 springfield rifle musket dated 1858 have used the same rifle sling as the springfield 1861. Learn if your 4570 springfield is assembled from the correct asissued parts. Slide the retainer loop up over the hook end and as far up the sling as it will go. The rifle is pictured and described on page 77 of that book, as figure 21. John and i did this video on fathers day afternoon before john took me out to eat in.
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