The Traditions® 1861 Springfield Musket Kit is made for the serious hunter or re-enacter. The 1861 Springfield maintains the classic styling and handling of the time-honored Musket, while offering great performance and affordability. This Springfield Kit comes in a .58 caliber smooth bore barrel, perfect for round ball shooters. Features include a high quality, premium metallic finish and hand-oiled gloss wood stock.

One of the best ways to get a real hands-on muzzleloading experience is to build a rifle yourself. Easy to read instructions guide you through the building process to a finished product. There is no greater feeling of accomplishment than knowing you built a fully functional rifle for shooting or display.

The Smooth Bore Traditions 1861 Springfield Musket Kit comes with a percussion cap ignition and boasts high-visibility rear open sights. The musket features a locking hooked breech for easy barrel cleaning and removal. The 1861 Springfield features a smooth single-action trigger in an ormate trigger-guard. The rifle also comes complete with classic metal embellishments and inlaid solid metal butt plate. The Traditions™ 1861 Springfield Musket Kit is a .58 caliber percussion muzzleloader sporting a 40" smooth bore barrel and custom metal ramrod. The musket has an overall length of 56" and weighs in at 8.4 lbs.