Springfield 1863

[Pongobear]

Good call but I've located one already I'll be able to fit myself im a gun restorer anyway ( modern shotguns) here's one im working on now before and after pics of stock and action

 

[hrobalabama]

There should be an eagle on the nipple bolster.......?

 

[Jobe Holiday]

The ovate shape of the bolster looks like the barrel is from one of Whitney's "Direct Vent" Rifle Muskets. If so, it is a rare barrel. The rear sling swivel is properly screw mounted, not peined with a flush pin.
J.

 

[Pongobear]

The ovate shape of the bolster looks like the barrel is from one of Whitney's "Direct Vent" Rifle Muskets. If so, it is a rare barrel. The rear sling swivel is properly screw mounted, not peined with a flush pin.
J.

The ovate shape of the bolster looks like the barrel is from one of Whitney's "Direct Vent" Rifle Muskets. If so, it is a rare barrel. The rear sling swivel is properly screw mounted, not peined with a flush pin.
J.

Thanks for that how will I be able to check definitively ??