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powelltc1
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Hi! I recently purchased an "attic condition" M1861 Springfield with an 1861 date on the lock plate. The barrel has the "VP" and eagle on the side of the barrel, but there is no date stamped on the barrel. The area where the date would have been stamped does not seem to be heavily pitted, covering/destroying the date. The gun was obviously in an attic and not touched for many decades and comes from a reputable collection.
I guess my question is, did all Springfields have a date stamped on the barrel? Thanks for the help!
I guess my question is, did all Springfields have a date stamped on the barrel? Thanks for the help!