Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 Colt Hartford "Special" Rifled Musket - dated 1864 Medals 609 Squadron RAF

609 Squadron RAF

It also appears that the barrel was personalized on the right side forward of the rear sight

as with many other companies

The wiring is all there and looks good

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 Colt Hartford "Special" Rifled Musket - dated 1864 Medals 609 Squadron RAFOriginal 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 .