Original U.S. Civil War Era Springfield Model 1835 Arsenal Percussion Converted Cut-Down Musket - Dated 1839 New Items which is still visible amidst

which is still visible amidst the rust peppering on the lock plate

They sometimes contained a spike socket at the top of the helmet

retained by the correct 3 split pins

This is an excellent condition early example of the rifle that replaced the legendary Springfield Trapdoor

The central device is silver highlighted and shows only slight wear

Original U.S. Civil War Era Springfield Model 1835 Arsenal Percussion Converted Cut-Down Musket - Dated 1839 New Items which is still visible amidstOriginal item: Only One Available. The U. S. Model 1835 Musket was a . 69 caliber smoothbore flintlock, with a 42 inch barrel and an overall length of 58 inches. It replaced the previous model 1822 musket, and often is viewed as a further development of that design. It was really only an incremental change, and many differences involved how the musket was produced, rather than the actual design. The emphasis was on making some interchangeable parts,