I’m jonesing to pick up an authentic civil war Springfield musket. I’d rather not buy from an online action without holding it in my hands. But I don’t know anyone in Ohio that specializes in this area….or has inventory. Anyone have any leads?
Antique military firearm dealers?
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Ohiosam
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I assume you mean something like an 1861 Springfield. The show up pretty regularly at gun shops and auctions. You could also attend some Civil War reenactments and ask around. A few years ago I visited a gun shop in Northfield Ohio (Akron area) that had a bunch of antique guns, might be worth a phone call.
Ohiosam
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Jaqua's in Findlay has a 1873 carbine and a 1884 with spike bayonet both in 45-70.
Bowhunter57
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The Log Cabin, in Lodi, Ohio has a few....from time to time. It would be best to call first. 
If they don't have anything in inventory, they might have some leads as to where you might find what you're looking to buy. 
If they don't have anything in inventory, they might have some leads as to where you might find what you're looking to buy. 
That's just a kids cap gun, Dustin. I'll give you $100 for it and promise to never sell it though.
The big muzzle loader shoots are held in
Friendship Indiana a couple times this summer. I think the first is in June. I would bet you could find anything you wanted or at minimal a few leads to get what your after at that event.
Friendship Indiana a couple times this summer. I think the first is in June. I would bet you could find anything you wanted or at minimal a few leads to get what your after at that event.
Left field
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There's no denying that I'm attracted to women.... your point?At least we don't drive a Subaru...
Ohiosam
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@Dustinb80 I'm not an expert on 1884s but I did a little research. SN 287XXX puts it's born on date to 1884 according to the chart in the link below. It looks like a carbine but according to this chart in 1884 only rifles were made. It appears you have a 1st year 1884 rifle that was restocked or cut down or the chart is wrong.
Nope, not this time Sam. It is a cap gun and only worth its weight in scrape. But I am, out of being a good friend, offering him $100 towards his lever gun.