Pietta's reproduction of the Springfield Model 1861 — the standard Union infantry musket of the Civil War. A .58 caliber percussion muzzleloader, 40-inch barrel, three-band configuration. The most-produced American military firearm before the 20th century. Type: Rifle Action: Single-Shot Caliber: 58 Caliber Ball Capacity: 1 Year introduced: 1980, Italy Weight: 9 oz Overall length: 56" Status: Active Military use: Yes Intended use: Collector, Reenactment, Historical