Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 Rifled Musket in "Barn Find" Condition - Dated 1862 Martini-Henry Accessories though there are some areas

though there are some areas of light oxidation from contact with the leather scabbard and moisture

These were ceremonial swords

This would indicate issue to the 14th Royal Bavarian Infantry "Hartmann" Regiment

just forward of the sight on three different facets:

The left rear plate is simply marked 7 x 50

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 Rifled Musket in "Barn Find" Condition - Dated 1862 Martini-Henry Accessories though there are some areasOriginal Item: Only One Available. Straight out of an old barn! It only looks to have been given a quick wipe down before we acquired it, and it is in lovely matured "barn fresh" condition, untouched for over a century! 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,