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Weapons
Weapons
Firearms ➔ Musket, U. S. 1862 Springfield

Identifier:
126598
Description:
Model 1862 Springfield "US SPRINGFIELD" and a eagle are stamped near hammer.;Springfield model 1861
percussion
.58 caliber;Owned by Cary R. Frisbey 44th Indiana Volunteers, used in the Battle of Fort Donaldson under General Grant.;The bread and butter of the Union Infantry. Over 1.5 million were produced during the war. Single shot percussion musket.
Date:
1862
Materials:
Iron, Wood
Dimensions:
5" h 2" w 55.5" d
Current Location Status:
In Storage
Collection Tier:
Tier 2
Source:
Gift Of Dorothy And Phyllis Mrs. Henry Franke And Her Daughters
Related Entities:
Springfield Armory (creator)
Alternate names: [BLANK] Henry Franke (donor)