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Springfield Model 1861 vs Wheellock Pistol
Side-by-side technical comparison
Springfield Model 1861
Other WeaponsDiscontinued
Wheellock Pistol
Other WeaponsDiscontinued
Overview
Spec
Springfield Model 1861
Wheellock Pistol
Production
1861–1865
1500–1680
Units produced
Approximately 1,000,000
Thousands (handcrafted individually)
Specifications
Spec
Springfield Model 1861
Wheellock Pistol
Overall length
1,422 mm (56 in)
450-600 mm (18-24 in) typical
Barrel length
1,016 mm (40 in)
250-400 mm (10-16 in) typical
Weight
4.1 kg (9 lb)
1.5-2.5 kg (3.3-5.5 lb) typical
Magazine capacity
Single-shot, muzzle-loaded
Single-shot, muzzle-loaded
Action type
Percussion lock, muzzle-loaded rifled musket
Wheellock ignition, smoothbore
Trigger type
Single-stage
Single-stage, linked to wheel release
Sights
Flip-up leaf rear sight, fixed front blade
Fixed front bead sight
Calibers
Springfield Model 1861
Wheellock Pistol