.58 caliber. 40" barrel secured by three flat, spring retained bands. NSN. Bright finish, steel furniture, walnut stock. Single shot percussion muzzleloading military rifle musket. Lock marked with a {Spread-Winged Eagle} and U.S./SPRINGFIELD forward of the hammer and dated 1862 horizontally at the tail. Top of breech dated 1862 as well, with the standard V/P/{Eagle Head} proofs on the left angled flat. No cartouches are visible on the counterpane. Retains the correct pattern US M1861 3-leaf rear sight, combination musket front sight and socket bayonet lug and both sling swivels. A correct, full-length, swelled shank tulip head ramrod is present in the channel under the barrel. A solid example of an 1862 dated Springfield Rifle Musket.