Model 1855/1861 Springfield Rifled Musket

Description

This percussion-lock muzzle-loading rifle was the most common rifle used by either side during the American War Between the States (1861-1865).

Note:  The maximum calculated barrel length for this ammunition is 69 cm.  To achieve the historical overall length of this weapon, the barrel was increased to 115 cm.  However, all calculations for muzzle energy, damage, range and recoil were generated using the 69 cm value.

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Early Firearms

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Originally Published:  2007-03-11
Last Updated:  2010-12-01
Original Concept:  Historical
Final Design: Gerry Harris
 

Weapon Statistics

Name:  Model 1855/1861 Springfield Rifled Musket (Flintlock)
TL:  3M
Year:  1853
Nation United States/Confederate States of America
Ammo 14.73×43mm-3M Black Powder Conical Bullet (Paper Cartridge (TL-3))
Muzzle Energy:  2343 joules
Length:  140 cm
Barrel:  115 cm
Mass:  5.25 kg/5.29 kg (4.24 kg) 
Price§735 
Features:  Bayonet Lug
MagazineNone

Add-Ons

None.

House Rules Performance

. Recoil .
Round RLD Dam Pen Bulk Mag SS Burst Range
Ball-3M 2 3 1-Nil 9 1i 2 120 (120)

Striker II Performance

Round Short Medium Long Extreme Notes
Ball-3M 12: 2 (3) 24: 1 (3) 48: 1 (Nil) 96: 1 (Nil) None

Planetfall Performance

Round ROF Ammo Dam Range (cm) Pen Burst Dice
Ball-3M 2 1i 3 120-240-480-960 1-Nil N/A