By the end of 1863, a large percentage of Union infantry was armed with the .58-caliber 1861 Springfield, the most common firearm of the Civil War. It has true-to-original features, right down to original factory markings, including a forged-steel barrel left bright; military-style flip-up rear sight; steel butt plate, trigger guard and barrel bands; swelled ramrod; and an oiled-walnut stock. Weight: 10.1 lbs. Barrel length: 40". Overall length: 56".