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Utilizing 1855 Rifle Musket parts taken from the Harpers Ferry Arsenal, the Confederacy manafactured this long arm at the Richmond Armory. Similar in design to the 1861 Springfield, the Richmond Musket utilized a different rear sight, brass buttplate and a brass forend cap. The unusual 1855 style lockplate is marked 1863 C.S. Richmond, VA.
Bbl.length:40"; O.A.L.: 56"; Weight: 10 lbs. 4 oz; Rate of twist: 1:66; Rec. Bullet: .58 cal. Minie.