Model 1863 Springfield Musket

Model 1863 Springfield percussion rifle-musket or a derivative of it. Based on the markings in the close-up image, it was manufactured by Wm. Muir & Co. in Windsor Locks, Connecticut in 1864.

Key Identifiers:

• Lockplate Markings: The presence of "U.S." and the eagle emblem suggests it was a government-issued weapon.
• Manufacturer: William Muir & Co. was one of the contractors that produced Model 1861 and 1863 rifle-muskets for the Union Army during the American Civil War.
• Date (1864): This suggests it was likely used during the Civil War.
• Percussion Lock: This indicates it was a cap-fired weapon, replacing the earlier flintlock systems.

Shortened Barrel:

• The barrel appears to be cut down, which suggests it may have been converted into a carbine-style weapon, possibly for cavalry or post-war civilian use.

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