1863 SPRINGFIELD

[Thomasgat]

 

[mofederal]

A great looking rifle. I am more into the 55 or 61, but this is a beautiful rifle. Thanks for posting.

 

[JOHN42768]

Very nice, thanks for posting

 

[UCVRelics]

Great looking musket.

 

[Tin cup]

I'd like to see him use the US Arsenal method of cartridge making, with 3 pcs of paper.

Kevin Dally

 

[Larryh86GT]

Fine looking springfield. Great video. Thanks.

 

[WJC]

Beautiful piece, very instructive video! Thanks!

 

[TheTyler701]

A great looking rifle. I am more into the 55 or 61, but this is a beautiful rifle. Thanks for posting.

lsnt the 61 and 63 basically the same? l think they changed the barrel bands but lm not sure of anything else.

 

[WJC]

lsnt the 61 and 63 basically the same? l think they changed the barrel bands but lm not sure of anything else.

Welcome! A few enhancements. The video shows them. Enjoy!

 

[Craig L Barry]

lsnt the 61 and 63 basically the same? l think they changed the barrel bands but lm not sure of anything else.

No, the US 1863 is distinct in quite a few ways. It has a completely different hammer and bolster design that eliminates the "clean out screw." Ramrod is different (no swell at the top). As you point out the barrel bands are different. The inner parts of the lock assembly, some hardware and the stock are about the only parts that would interchange with a US 1861.