Finding the blue book value of your new and used firearms, including pistols, rifles, shotguns, airguns, and blackpowder guns is easy with the number one source of gun pricing. Jul 12, 2016 at first glance, the model 1861 richmond looks almost identical to the model 1861 springfield. The model 1861, with all of its variants, was the most commonly used longarm in the american civil war, with over 700,000 manufactured. Made by the springfield armory, circa 18611862, a total of over 265,000 units were produced in those years. The rifle was produced in springfield massachusetts, which is where it got its name. Springfield 1863 civil war musket price and opinions. Nice bore and action, nice wood with inspectors mark. Since id never owned one of these before, when i located a decent example at the shop of my favorite antique gun dealer, jackson armory in dallas, texas, i decided to go for it.
What is the value of my 1861 springfied civil war musket. Springfield aa9120 m1a scout squad rifle, 308 winchester, 18 in bbl, semi auto, syn. Over 700,000 springfield model 1861 rifles produced. These were the last muzzle loading, paper cartridge percussion arms to be produced by the u. Mossberg 700 cdl 3006 spg stainless fluted bolt action rifle. While difficult to find during the early civil war years, it became the first rifle produced at.
Rifles used are a pedersoli 1861 springfield my main shooter, armi sport 1855 springfield, armi sport 1862 richmond rifle and an armi sport 2band enfield. Springfield 1884 trap door 4570 with bayonet made in 1889. Mossberg 700 cdl 270 win stainless fluted bolt action rifle. Produced in tremendous numbers by the union and captured by the confederacy, this is the arm that most soldiers on both sides carried. The value of an 863 springfield musket depends on its condition. Over 700,000 springfield model 1861 rifles produced civil. Completely updated pricing for springfield armory firearms with new entries and photos.
Springfield 1863 civil war musket price and opinions needed. M1861 springfield armi sporteuroarmspedersoli m1861 springfield for a sidebyside comparison of how our defarbed m1861 springfield compares to an. The confederacy purchased between 300,000 and 400,000. Springfield rifles springfield armory rifles for sale. Please visit the website and check out what the great folks who support us have to offer. Ill apologize in advance for the pictures, but thought it might allow you to give me a ballpark idea of worth. Rifle musket remington model 1863 zouave rifle remington breechloading carbine remington revolving rifle remington beals rifle remington u.
Civil war springfield model 1861 musket dated 1862. Army weapon during the civil war, favored for its range, accuracy, and reliability. So you would still have a funtioning gun but with a really shot barrel. Model 1861 springfield riflemusket from wikipedia model 1861 richmond riflemusket from wikipedia note. Harpers ferry model 1841 mississippi percussion rifle. Civil war muskets and riflesfall creek suttlery lds. This weapon was purchased at auction from the estate of james drennan who served as a lieutenant in the 25th massachusetts infantry. Percussion riflemusket is in very good condition overall. The value of an 1863 springfield musket depends on its condition. With the abandonment of the harpers ferry armory too close to the confederacy, the union had only the springfield armory to try to meet 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. Original 1842 civil war springfield harpers ferry rifle or musket side plate. Over 1,000,000 model 1861 rifles were produced, with the springfield armory increasing its production during the war by contracting out to twenty other firms in the union.
Whats the value of an 1863 springfield rifle type ii. M1817 common rifle m1842 smoothbore and rifled m1855, m1861, m1864 also called an m1863 type ii mississippi rifle, zouave dont rule. Springfield armory model 1861 percussion rifle musket springfield armory model 1863 rifle musket, type 1 springfield armory model 1863 rifle musket, type ii aka model 1864. Gun parts, uniforms, accessories, books, insignia for civil war, indian war. These were made in1986 and this one remains new and perfect in wooden presentation case. Roughly 700,000 springfield rifles were produced between 1861 and 1865. By the end of 1863 most federal infantrymen were armed with either this musket or the enfield. It has a 32in barrel and will make a fine addition to your collection. Navy arms company all models gun values by gun digest. A total of 273,265 were produced making it the most common of all union weapons.
Both weapons are the same length, 56 inches, in real life. The gun was obviously very tastefully cleaned at one time as evidenced by a few small areas of roughness, but it was done correctly. This is a very nice rifle that has most of the original blue remaining on the metal with some fading and discoloration at the. Apr 16, 2018 shooting and discussing the classic 1861 springfield rifle. It was made in 1889 and includes the hard to find bayonet and rear sight.
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. One of them is this original 1861 springfield musket. Both are a little over 9 pounds, have 40 inch long barrels, are of. 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. Colt special model 1861 contract riflemusket nra museums.
Ive had nothing but good luck and shot pretty much nothing but. The model 1861, with all of its variants, was the most commonly used longarm in the. Model 1861 and 1863 rifle muskets, which were based on a modification of the earlier model 1855, were produced in great quantities throughout the civil war. This is an all original springfield 1884 trap door. I have bought quite a few guns just like this for 600 and less. What is the value of an original 1861 springfield rifled. Links to manufacturers website learn pricing and values for these remington firearms. Parkerhale whitworth rifle, parkerhale volunteer rifle, parkerhale 3 band volunteer rifle, rigby target rifle, 1861 springfield rifle, model 1873 springfield officers trapdoor, 1862 c. As such, it is sometimes classified as just a variant of the model 1861. Over the years, this company has imported many blackpowder and modern surplus firearms and replicas. The gun has had a very thorough cleaning refinishing done to the wood. It is 58 caliber and they were made between 1862 and 1865 and total of 12,501. Model 1861 and 1863 riflemuskets, which were based on a modification of the earlier model 1855, were produced in great quantities throughout the civil war.
Know what your springfield armory firearms are worth with this uptodate 17 page. Please contact us for special order item lead times. Murray carbine, 1863 springfield rifle, 1841 mississippi rifle, zouave rifle, parkerhale. The original rear sight was removed and a western style buckhorn sight was added. Search or browse models and manufacturer info for free. While difficult to find during the early civil war years, it became the first rifle produced at such a large scale and its popularity.
It was professionally modified to carbine size and ended up in indian hands. Pdf download from the standard catalog of firearms. Aug, 2009 links to manufacturers website learn pricing and values for these remington firearms. The cracked wrist is held together with wood screws and originally was covered with hide. I realize the title should forewarn that it covers the springfield rifle, which it does, but there was plenty of information about the remington. Colt model 1861 special muskets were produced throughtout the civil war. This site provides values and information on firearms in a convenient online pricing guide format, and allows you to find out what your used guns are worth. The number of model 1861 muskets produced by the springfield armory was 265,129 between january 1, 1861 and december 31, 1863. Navy rolling block carbine remington model 1867 navy cadet rifle remington rolling block military rifle remington standard no. Google 1863 springfield rifle and look at the images, you can see what an original gun looks like in all kinds of conditions. The model 1863 also has the distinction of being the last muzzleloading longarm produced by the springfield armory. The gun is a model 1861 springfield made by the savage firearms company savage is best known for their shotguns and we have the production date of 1863 on the lock plate.
Many of the models imported are classified as curios and relics. Civil war muzzleloading riflemuskets were obsolete by the end of that conflict, and many were sold as military surplus. There are a total of 45 civil war rifles 1861 1865 in the military factory. Mossberg 700 xcr 3006 spg rocky mountain elk foundation centerfire rifle. With a remarkably detailed model 1861 springfield rifle musket clip, a replica 58 caliber minie ball pen cap, and 44 replica caliber colt army bullet on the pen. Know the gun, but would point you to a search fo civil war reenactors to find out more about value. Allin, springfields master armorer, designed a method for converting many of these. The confederacy would copy the springfield 1861, later manufactured in richmond, va. This rifled musket, with the lock marking 1861 springfield and an eagle, was the principal infantry arm of the civil war. In 2012, navy arms now operated by val forgett iii, temporarily suspended the importation side of the business. Nonetheless, hardees book was produced in a huge variety of editions.
Springfield model 1892 kragjorgensen rifle altered. The remainder of the book includes detailed information on related peripherals such as. The springfield model 1865 was an early breechloading rifle manufactured by u. Model 1861 springfield rifle musket from wikipedia model 1861 richmond rifle musket from wikipedia note. It was a modification of the springfield rifled musket model 1861.
The war between the north and south remains the most bloody conflict in american history with over 625,000 souls claimed. 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. Drennan was born in ireland and eventually settled in worcester, 52644. Oct 20, 2007 pawn shops the worst places ot sell valuables. Jan 28, 2012 the caliber matches what you gave too. Ordnance department imported no fewer than 505,000 english produced weapons. Shooting and discussing the classic 1861 springfield rifle. The model 1863 was only a minor improvement over the springfield model 1861.
The model 1863 was a minor improvement over the springfield model 1861. Gun values by gun digest brings you the authority of our annual gun pricing guide, the standard catalog of firearms, in a simple online package. Flag images indicative of country of origin and not necessarily the primary operator. Model 1861 springfield rifle musket whisker, james hartzler, daniel yantz, larry on. Allin, springfield s master armorer, designed a method for converting many of these. Entries are listed below in alphanumeric order 1toz. These arms are significant in that the model 1842 was the last u. About 256, of these muskets were produced at springfield armory while almost another 750,000 were made under contract. The springfield model 1861 was the standard rifle used by union infantry during the civil war.
Recognizing the value of the resources in the former. Manufactured in springfield massachusetts at the springfield armory the 1863 rifle musket is a. This gun in excellent condition is valued between 525. Civil war, the advantage of breechloading rifles became. What is the value of a 1863 springfield musket answers. An exhaustive listing and discussion of the manufacturers of the 1861 springfield rifle musket. Im trying to help an email acquaintance determine the worth of some fireearms he has. The most widley used rifle during the civil war, the 1861 springfield was a favorite due to its reliability, accuracy, and range. During the american civil war, an assortment of small arms found their way onto the battlefield.
Springfield model 1861 percussion rifle musket nra museums. Remington 1863 contract rifle aka zouave rifle this is a high condition 1863 remington zouave rifle. The blue and case colors are 97% and the wood is 97% with two crisp. One feature that all readers will value is the impressive number of historian. Remington model 1841 mississippi rifle remington model 1861 u. I myself have such a gun, a cs richmond musketoon made from an 1861 springfield, its basically a sawedoff 1861 musket. Aug 14, 2009 know what your springfield armory firearms are worth with this uptodate 17 page. The model 1861 was the standard musket in use during the civil war.
Commonly referred to as the springfield after its original place of production, springfield, massachusetts, it was the most widely used u. An interesting description of the maynard tape system and why it was abandoned for the 1861 model. It was similar in several respects to the socalled m. Civil war, the advantage of breechloading rifles became obvious. You can see the metal is decent no signs of large areas of patina aka rust.