I gave the Springfield some much needed servicing including removing the percussion nipple, breach plug and cleaning the barrel. I'm happy to say the barrel is in good shape with no serious pitting.
Walt, I believe you're correct about the rear sights, the longest leaf has a tiny 5 stamped in the corner (nothing visible on the other two but there is some corrosion...).
Mike, as best as I could tell the barrel has 3 wide shallow rifling grooves.
Apparently my great grandad was a pretty decent shot, there are 3 notches carved into the stock right in front of the trigger guard. He enlisted at the age of 16.
Steve
Last edited by Rockdoc; 08/03/11 09:14 PM.
