Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 Contract Rifle Musket by Trenton Locomotive & Machine Co. with N.J. Surcharge and Excellent Bore, Dated 1863 WWII however the hilt is loose

however the hilt is loose on the tang

is still an invaluable work of art

Original Item: Made prior to WWII

There is no chinstrap/scales present with one of the rosettes for attaching the chinscales is missing on the left side

while also continuing to serve with the Army Reserve

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 Contract Rifle Musket by Trenton Locomotive & Machine Co. with N.J. Surcharge and Excellent Bore, Dated 1863 WWII however the hilt is looseOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original U. S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 contract rifle musket manufactured by Trenton Locomotive and Machine Company of Trenton, New Jersey, with an 1863 dated lock and barrel. It remains in its original muzzle loading percussion configuration and retains its three U marked barrel bands, U. S. marked buttplate, correct tulip head ramrod, excellent three groove rifling, N. J. surcharge, and clear U.