Muzzleldrs Need help authenticating 1861 Springfield

[Blackpowder1863]

According to the Rules for Dismounting the Rifle Musket, the "U" on the bands is to indicate the upper side in assembling. The marks on the barrel sides indicate to me that the barrel was placed in a vice or pipe wrench probably to remove the breech. With a little TLC it will be a keeper.

 

[Taji04]

I'll take a pic of the ramrod a little later and post. Any ideas how to switch the trigger bow around? Is it worth doing it?

The trigger bow is easy to turn around. Remove the tang screw, remove the trigger group (2 screws). There will be two "nuts" holding the bow on. Remove them, flip the bow and reassemble.

 

[NYspringfield1861]

Does anyone know the approximate value of this firearm in its current condition?

 

[OldSarge79]

Is there by chance a letter stamped on the underside of the stock, forward of the trigger guard (A, F, Q, T or Z)?
This would indicate a Confederate arsenal repaired musket.

Others would know value on your gun better than me, but I would estimate in the $1,000 range. A fair bit more if it turns out to be Confederate.

 

[James N.]

Does anyone know the approximate value of this firearm in its current condition?

… Others would know value on your gun better than me, but I would estimate in the $1,000 range. A fair bit more if it turns out to be Confederate.

I paid less than that for the Muir I pictured. I'd guess more in the $500 - 750 range.