Springfield Model 1855

The Model 1855 Springfield was a rifled musket used in the mid-19th century. This is a type of musket that was used to fire long-range shots, before the enemy could get close enough. It was produced by the Springfield Armory in Massachusetts, United States.

Springfield Model 1855 Media

• Springfield1855MusketDiagram.jpg

  Diagram of a Springfield Model 1855 rifled musket and bayonet from "Rules for Management & Cleaning of the Rifle Musket – Model 1855" Washington Government Printing Office, 1862

• M1855lockdiagram.JPG

  Diagram of a Springfield Model 1855 rifled musket's lock mechanism from "Rules for Management & Cleaning of the Rifle Musket – Model 1855" Washington Government Printing Office, 1862

• Springfield Maynard Lock.JPG

  Springfield Model 1855 with Maynard tape primer mechanism

• Springfield 1855 Pistol-Carbine.jpg

  Springfield Model 1855 pistol-carbine