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Thread: What can you tell me about this civil war musket?

  1. 01-03-2019, 09:47 AM #1
    philthephlier
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    What can you tell me about this civil war musket?

    Friend of a friend has had this musket in the family for decades and would like to know whatever we can tell him about it.
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  2. 01-03-2019, 12:34 PM #2
    Earlwb
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    Are there any markings on it? Serial numbers, proof marks, maker's marks, etc?
    Here is some general history about them:
    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Springfield_Model_1861
    Last edited by Earlwb; 01-03-2019 at 12:37 PM. Reason: add more info
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  3. 01-03-2019, 02:06 PM #3
    Gewehr-Guy
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    Pottsdam musket?
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  4. 01-03-2019, 07:39 PM #4
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    Harper's Ferry maybe...
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  5. 01-05-2019, 01:28 AM #5
    ian45662
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    It’s a Potsdam musket. Imported. About 72 caliber. Theh make
    Pretty good shooters actually.


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