M 1861 Musket Stock, Springfield or Contractor, Original

Description

ORIGINAL Model 1861 Musket  Stock that was shortened above the lower band. This stock will also work on a Model 1863 & 1864. And can be modified to work on a Springfield model 1865, 1866,  1868 & 1870. This stock could be used to restore an existing musket with a broken rear section by splicing it to the original forend under the lower band. It could also be used with a new made forend to restore a musket. It could also be used as is to restore a modified musket with a bad or missing stock. There are no splits or cracks and is sound and functional. The stock has a trace of a cartouche (See picture). Original Springfield Model 1861 stocks in this condition are difficult to find.