1861 Springfield musket beginner

[New reenactor]

Hi I'm new to reenacting and the last piece I need to complete everything is a musket. I've researched all the new ones and don't really want to pay $700. Is there any websites that auction used ones off or how else can I save money here, thanks!

 

[Delhi Rangers]

You might find one here: www.authentic-campaigner.com
Here is another site that you might check: www.cwreenactors.com

 

[Bob Owen]

Attend the events and spread the word around as good deals are offered by participants that want to sell their muskets for various reasons. Gun shows are also places where a deal can be made.

 

[johan_steele]

A good piece for less than $700... good luck w/ that.

 

[PartywithArty]

A good piece for less than $700... good luck w/ that.

agreed!

 

[keith herring]

If they are avilable on gunbroker or gunsamerica they sell for $500 minimum. Kinda like a harley, they dont lose value.

 

[Craig L Barry]

Hi I'm new to reenacting and the last piece I need to complete everything is a musket. I've researched all the new ones and don't really want to pay $700. Is there any websites that auction used ones off or how else can I save money here, thanks!

A couple thoughts. First is a US Model 1861 what your unit was issued? They were very common during the US Civil War on both sides. In terms of reproductions however, Euroarms made the best one and they are out of business. The Armi Sport US 1861 is somewhat problematic in terms of historical features and not much can be done about it.

The best reproduction Civil War musket (in term of historical accuracy) is the US 1842 smoothbore, ironically enough also made by Armi Sport. They are highly sought after but can be found for sale 2nd hand on the internet forums or gunbroker.com. Or if you can borrow a musket and wait until after Gettysburg next year, guys will be unloading their gear like Christmas cards in January. You can anticipate bargains galore.

 

[101stmp]

With all the 150th anniversary of the civil war battles its hard to find the 1861 and the 1842 smoothy but you can also check n-ssa.org and look in there bulletin board sections.