Original Excellent U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 Rifled Musket by Springfield Arsenal - Dated 1863 Brown Bess for gallantry in action from

for gallantry in action from 27 March 1945 to 28 March 1945

the rifle has a faint "J S / ANCHOR" stamp

with the meal unit type (BREAKFAST

This is a very personal touch and gives the blade a more meaningful appearance and history

One of the first appointments made by the newly formed council in 1911 was that of Kossie A

Original Excellent U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 Rifled Musket by Springfield Arsenal - Dated 1863 Brown Bess for gallantry in action fromOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Springfield Model 1861 was a Mini type rifled musket shoulder arm used by the United States Army and Marine Corps during the American Civil War. Commonly referred to as the "Springfield" (after its original place of production, Springfield, Massachusetts), it was the most widely used U. S. Army weapon during the Civil War, favored for its range, accuracy, and reliability. The barrel was 40 inches long, firing a .