1861 Springfield

1861 Springfield

Weapon Name:1861 Springfield

Type Weapon:Muzzle Loaded Rifled Musket

Country of Origin:USA

Caliber:15mm

Mag Capacity:1 Round Each Shot

Introduced In:1861

Service Length:1861-1872

History

The Springfield 1861 was a weapon that was used by Both the Union and Confederate Armies during the American Civil War as the standard Infantry Rifle of the time.

Present Day

The Springfield 1861 has been retired for the last 140 years and only a handful of people have 1-2 of these rifles and one of those people are Tony Secord.