Traditions 1861 Springfield Kit | 58 Cal | 40″ Barrel | KR6186100

The Traditions 1861 Springfield Musket Build-It-Yourself Kit is a hands-on reproduction of the Civil War–era rifle in .58 caliber with a 40″ rifled barrel. This kit ships in the white and is furnished with an unfinished walnut stock and sidelock percussion action. It includes factory-fit components and step-by-step instructions for assembly and finishing. The kit is approved by the North-South Skirmish Association (N-SSA) for use in sanctioned historical competition.

Product Specifications

• The caliber is 58 Cal.
• The barrel measures 40 inches and is rifled for round or Maxi ball use.
• The action type is a sidelock percussion mechanism.
• The ignition system is Percussion.
• The kit ships in the white with an unfinished metal and wood finish.
• The stock is provided as an unfinished walnut blank for finishing by the builder.
• The overall length when assembled is 56 inches.
• The kit includes a fixed front sight and an adjustable military-style rear sight.
• The bore is specified as a rifled bore to accept round or maxi balls.
• The breech uses a locking hooked breech for simplified cleaning and maintenance.
• The trigger is a single-action unit fitted into an ornate trigger guard.
• The butt is finished with a solid metal butt plate as supplied in the kit hardware.
• The kit is approved by the North-South Skirmish Association (N-SSA) for sanctioned competition and reenactment use.
• The kit weight is approximately 8.40 lbs as supplied in the white.
• The UPC is 040589025605.

This build kit is well suited for historical reenactment and educational projects where an authentic assembly experience is desired, and it also serves collectors and black-powder target shooters who value period-accurate reproductions. The package is designed to provide proper fit and alignment while allowing the builder to finish metal and wood to personal preference. Assembly rewards practical woodworking and gunsmithing skills and results in a functional reproduction suitable for sanctioned black-powder events and display.

Many builders report that the kit’s instructions and factory-fit components make assembly straightforward, and owners commonly praise the authentic reproduction appearance and attention to period detail.