Original Excellent U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 Rifled Musket by Springfield Arsenal - Dated 1863 Brown Bess which was produced when the

which was produced when the use of metal and rubber was restricted

the rifle has a faint "J S / ANCHOR" stamp

The name was changed to National Safety Council in 1914

This is a very personal touch and gives the blade a more meaningful appearance and history

Original Excellent U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 Rifled Musket by Springfield Arsenal - Dated 1863 Brown Bess which was produced when theOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Springfield Model 1861 was a Mini type rifled musket shoulder arm used by the United States Army and Marine Corps during the American Civil War. Commonly referred to as the "Springfield" (after its original place of production, Springfield, Massachusetts), it was the most widely used U. S. Army weapon during the Civil War, favored for its range, accuracy, and reliability. The barrel was 40 inches long, firing a .