Springfield Model 1863 rifle-musket

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The Springfield Model 1863 rifle-musket was a .58 caliber percussion muzzle-loading infantry firearm widely used by Union forces during the American Civil War and noted for its improved design and reliability over earlier Springfield models.

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instanceOf rifle-musket
ammunition .58 caliber Minié ball
barrelLength approximately 40 inches
caliber .58 caliber
category Civil War-era firearm
United States military rifle
black-powder rifle
historical firearm
countryOfOrigin United States of America
surface form: United States
designedAt Springfield Armory NERFINISHED
designedFor .58 caliber paper cartridges
era 19th century
feedSystem single-shot
firingMode single-action
ignitionSystem percussion cap
loadingMechanism muzzle-loading
manufacturer Springfield Armory NERFINISHED
material steel barrel
walnut stock
notableFeature improved barrel bands
improved design over Springfield Model 1861
increased reliability compared to earlier Springfield models
iron mountings
refined lock mechanism
three-groove rifled barrel
notableFor standardization of .58 caliber ammunition in Union service
wide use by Union forces during the American Civil War
overallLength approximately 56 inches
predecessor Springfield Model 1861 NERFINISHED
primaryUsers Union infantry
United States Regular Army NERFINISHED
United States Volunteers NERFINISHED
propellant black powder
rateOfFire about 2 to 3 rounds per minute
serviceEntry 1863
sights fixed front sight
rear leaf sight
successor Springfield Model 1865 NERFINISHED
typicalBayonet socket bayonet
usedBy Union Army NERFINISHED
United States Army
militia units
state volunteer regiments
usedInConflict American Civil War NERFINISHED

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Springfield Model 1861 rifle-musket successor Springfield Model 1863 rifle-musket