1863 Springfield

[paul34]

I am affraid that I have been taken on gunbroker. I purchased a type 1 1863 Springfield. When I took it apart to inspect and clean. I discovered very shiny metal under the barrel bands and the stock. It does appear to have some springfield marks(u's and one eagle head plus some other marks I dont recognize can anyone tell me what I should expect for foundry and assembly marks on the barrell itself

[Badger]

Do you have any pics?

Regards,
Doug

[paul34]

It isnt a very good picture. I used my cell phone , my camera is down. I have looked at it some more this morning, it does have some pitting that has been removed, but only under the clamps and stockline. I guess it could be that the previous owner wanted to elimanate distructive rust. I might do that myself as well and have on some bayonets I own. I hope I am not hoping to much. Any thoughts and observations are much appreciated. Paul

[gsimmons]

Yes, need to see phots. There are a number of people making custom barrels. But just because its shiny under the wood doesn't mean it's not original. I've seen plenty in the condition you describe. Most repro's I've seen are type 2's I think because its easier with the clamp bands.

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It looks original to me.

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It looks original to me.

[paul34]

Thank you very much! you have made me feel a lot better. Paul

[gsimmons]

We'd still like to see piccies of the musket!

[paul34]

Heres a few of them. Thanks for your interest. Paul

[jmoore]

That one does show extremes at either end of the spectrum in close proximity, but I think you have no worries.

Nipple is a replacement, which invites the question: How's the bore?

[paul34]

I have been cleaning it up over the past couple of days. It is actually pretty good. There is some pitting but it has rifling the full length. I bought it to shoot and will but will spend a little more time cleaning it up. The wood on this gun is outstanding it atually has the 2 acceptance cartouches on it opposite the hammer side.

[USMC 00-08]

I have been cleaning it up over the past couple of days. It is actually pretty good. There is some pitting but it has rifling the full length. I bought it to shoot and will but will spend a little more time cleaning it up. The wood on this gun is outstanding it atually has the 2 acceptance cartouches on it opposite the hammer side.

When you have time, could you post some pics of the bore? Was rifling visible in it at all when you first bought it or did it become visible after cleaning? I am looking at one in similar condition as yours but I didn't notice any rifling in this one. Maybe bored out or just dirty..not sure. Have you shot yours yet?