Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 Contract Rifle Musket by Savage Revolving Fire Arms Co., 1864 Dated Brown Bess Musket Parts The sweatband and brow pad

The sweatband and brow pad is still present

The M1915 was the final standard Pickelhaube pattern introduced before the widespread adoption of the steel helmet

with a missing top strap

though we cannot be sure due to the wear and oxidation on the barrel

and probably 20 horses were killed

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 Contract Rifle Musket by Savage Revolving Fire Arms Co., 1864 Dated Brown Bess Musket Parts The sweatband and brow padOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an original U. S. Civil War Model 1861 contract rifle musket manufactured by the Savage Revolving Fire Arms Company of Middletown, Connecticut, with an 1864 dated lock. It remains in its original muzzle loading percussion configuration and displays an attractive, honestly service used appearance with clear maker markings, correct military fittings, strong three groove rifling, and period style personalization