The 1862 Springfield musket, also known as the Model 1861 Springfield, is a .58 caliber rifle musket that became one of the most widely used firearms during the American Civil War. Although it was primarily produced at the Springfield Armory in Massachusetts, some were also made at the Trenton, New Jersey armory. This model is notable for its accuracy, range, and reliability, making it a favored choice among Union soldiers. Its design influenced many subsequent military firearms.
Many makers. Springfield Armory was one.
The gun is Probably the US Infantry Rifled Musket Pattern of 1863. Replicas are going for nearly 500.00 dollars right now and a nice original un altered "63 will bring around 900-1000 depending on the manufacturer. They were all called "Springfield" but were made by many contractors including the US Arsenal at Springfield Mass.
They were made of lead
A musket fires small metal balls (back then made of lead) called musket balls (simple enough:)
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Lead.
The cost of a musket in 1775 varied depending on the quality and type of musket. On average, a standard musket could range from $2 to $20, with higher quality or custom-made muskets costing more.
it was made for all weaponry cases and is now made for the Iraq war
You will need to include the model number if it can be viewed on the side lock,if not plese describe the barrel lenght,how many bands around the barrel,and caliber by measuring the bore to help identify your old military musket,flintlock.
your springfield rifle was made in 1919.