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Thanks Fred - I will give it a try and let you know how it goes. Thanks!

Thanks Fred - it has been reversed!

OK - I found a few threads that identified markings near the butt plate of a Springfield as being (top to bottom) Infantry, Company and Rack Number. Assuming that "might" be true - can anyone help...

Like a fool - I purchased this puppy before doing any research. I didn't realize that that was the spot for a serial number. Yea, I know - STUPID!

Thanks!

I just picked up a Springfield 1873 Trap-Door. The seller said it was a Springfield 1878 BUT it sure looks like a 1873. Anyway, the overall length is 52 inches. Any information on this new puppy...

FIREARM: Swiss 1842 Percussion Musket

MARK: V in Circle

https://www.milsurps.com/images/imported/2014/05/2014_MAY_16_Model_1842_0001-1.jpg

LOCATION: Top of Barrel and left side of stock (on...

Thanks Patrick Chadwick for your comments. Wouldn't it have been wonderful if everyone had to use specific serial numbers so a 150 years later we could just pulled up file and get the history of...

Thanks for the kind words jmoore and (ELG) information.

Well, just picked up a neat musket (always wanted one). I was told it was used by a Minnesota soldier in the Civil War. I was also told it bounced between Belgium and Switzerland and ended up used...