1862 Springfield 32"bbl Carbine?

[PeteJ68]

Hi all, I'm new to the group and just acquired this little beauty. Any info would be greatly appreciated as the only info I could get on a 2 banded "rifle" was on Enfields. Thank you in advance!

 

[UCVRelics]

Nice piece. From what I see its been cut down and made into a sporter which was common after the war. The originals had 3 bands and no checkering on the stock. Still a very weapons with an early war dated lock plate.

 

[captaindrew]

Welcome to the forum, cool piece

 

[originalrebelyell]

Agree its been cut down but it looks really nice.

 

[gary]

It was not uncommon to modify these firearms after the Civil War. Remember they were common, readily available and quite obsolete as metallic cartridges became increasing available and popular.

 

[PeteJ68]

Thanks all!! The checkering and front sight blade should have gave it away to me