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John Gunderson Antique Militaria
M1863 Springfield Type II musket, shortened

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M1863 Springfield Type II musket. Barrel shortened to 36", bored out .67 caliber, stock shortened to just in front of lower band spring. Metal parts have dark patina overall with scattered light rust/pitting. Stock has good cartouches, free of cracks, has scattered light to moderate marks overall. Mechanically good, sold as a collector item only, not warranted safe to shoot.