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1861 Springfield Musket Reproduction

roderickp
Could anyone tell me of the quality, accuracy or workmanship of the reproduction 1861 Springfield Musket from Taylor's (these are the imports from Armi, Italy)? Any advice is greatly appreciated.
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  • gauche_but_honest
    quote:Originally posted by roderickp

    Could anyone tell me of the quality, accuracy or workmanship of the reproduction 1861 Springfield Musket from Taylor's (these are the imports from Armi, Italy)? Any advice is greatly appreciated.


    The quality of the italian reproductions varies quite a bit but generally is acceptable. I don't know about this particular piece.

    I'm not sure what kind of accuracy one can ever get out of a musket, after all, that was the point of inventing rifling.
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  • gruntled
    I think there needs to be a clarification of terms. The "trapdoor" threw me at first. I think you are talking about a copy of the 1861 Springfield rifle-musket. Is this correct?
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  • allen griggs
    gauche--The gun almost certainly is rifled.
    In the 19th century many guns which were designated as muskets were rifled.
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  • jonk
    Reproductions vary from almost indistinguishible from originals- such as Parker Hale 2 band 1858 Enfields, made on original tooling- to junk that is a passable gun but nothing like the originals. Expect price to vary as such. Some Italian repros are very good, I have a Euroarms repro that I believe is Italian and it does very well indeed. I paid $475 as I recall.

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  • Rebel_James
    I have a 1853 Enfield 3 band musket in .58 cal, made by Armi-Sport in Italy. I mostly use it in Civil War Reenacting, and have fired thousands of blanks in 'battle.'

    I've also 'live' fired it, using mini-balls. I can consistanly hit a 6 inch target at 60 yards, shooting offhand, with no rest.

    Armi-Sport and Euroarms are both made in Italy. Some say the Euroarms are better, but in my opinion it's like comparing S&W and Colt, and Chevy and Ford.

    If you haven't already bought one, check Cabelos. They run sales sometimes. Also, if you can go to a CW reenactment, there will be 'sutler's selling them. Here's a link to a CW 'sutler.' Honest folks, good to deal with. www.blockaderunner.com

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  • roderickp
    gruntled - you're absolutely right, my mistake - I did mean the 1861 Springfield Rifle-Musket repro. in .58 caliber. Thanks!


    quote:Originally posted by gruntled
    I think there needs to be a clarification of terms. The "trapdoor" threw me at first. I think you are talking about a copy of the 1861 Springfield rifle-musket. Is this correct?
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