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French Model 1763 Infantry Musket vs Springfield Model 1861
Side-by-side technical comparison
French Model 1763 Infantry Musket
RiflesDiscontinued
Springfield Model 1861
Other WeaponsDiscontinued
Overview
Spec
French Model 1763 Infantry Musket
Springfield Model 1861
Production
1763–1770
1861–1865
Units produced
~100,000
Approximately 1,000,000
Specifications
Spec
French Model 1763 Infantry Musket
Springfield Model 1861
Overall length
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1,422 mm (56 in)
Barrel length
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1,016 mm (40 in)
Weight
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4.1 kg (9 lb)
Magazine capacity
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Single-shot, muzzle-loaded
Action type
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Percussion lock, muzzle-loaded rifled musket
Trigger type
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Single-stage
Sights
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Flip-up leaf rear sight, fixed front blade
Calibers
French Model 1763 Infantry Musket
—Springfield Model 1861