A CIVIL WAR SPRINGFIELD U.S. MODEL 1863 RIFLE MUSKET, 1864. 40 in., .58 caliber barrel with two leaf folding rear sight, the left side of the breech marked with 'V', 'P' and eagle's head proof marks, the top marked '1864'; lock plate with rounded tail marked '1864' and below the bolster with a spread wing eagle and 'U.S./SPRINGFIELD'; walnut stock with a light star carved on the left side of the butt (possible corps badge?); steel furniture of proper form, butt plate marked 'US', steel rammer, sling swivels. Overall lg. 56 in. Condition: Barrel and furniture cleaned bright with areas of very minor pitting; lock toned to mottled gray; stock has scattered dings, dents and scrapes, lock functions properly. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing