Restoring a 1864 Springfield

[bruce3163]

I am starting restoration on an 1864 Springfield. And have some questions for the group.
I don't have a complete rifle for reference so I need some measurements for installing the new forearm.
Could someone give me the distance from the back of the rear band to the back of the middle band.
Also for reference the distance from the front of end cap to the end of barrel.
I could also use a photo and reference to where the ramrod retainer spring is mounted.

 

[Va.Manuf.06]

What you have is a US Model 1861 rifle musket dated 1864. The best source for a replacement stock or forearm is Dunlap Woodcrafts in Chantilly, Virginia. Check their Military Stocks section at:
https://dunlapwoodcrafts.com/military-stocks
They are a first quality supplier and reasonably priced. For questions, call them and discuss what you need.

Of course you will also need a middle band and front band, two band springs and nose cap available from other sources.

 

[sussexmuzllodr]

nice project!

 

[Mowich]

Your gun really looks like an old Bannerman's sporterized musket. Bannerman bought tons of surplus weapons.
a lot of the civil war muskets Bannerman cut down and made cheap shot guns out of them.
Is your barrel full length still? 40".