WTB Japanese made 61 Springfield

[delawaric]

Hi there. Im looking to purchase a Miroku/Japanese made 61 Springfield at a decent price. If you have one your lookin to sell please get in touch. Thank you.
Eric Woodward

[loflyr55]

Contact Ron Pertersons Gunshop in Albuquerque NM, 305-255-8695, They had one there a couple of weeks ago with a good price on it. I examined it and almost bought it myself. Hope this works.

Gary

[delawaric]

Thanks Gary I appreciate it. I'll give them a call.

[2kycav]

Hello friend.....go to gunbroker.com and punch in 1861....Navy Arms is letting go of one of Val's Japanese Springfields with a serial number of 5.......beautiful piece......hope this helps.... Auction # 238645220

[S.Sullivan]

The Gunbroker listing is a nice one, but a model 1863 and a tad pricey to boot.
S.Sullivan

[delawaric]

Still looking. Thanks for all the suggestions.

[101stmp]

There was another one on gunbroker numb 239209768 i think the serial number was 687 and it was 465 buy now. i wish an 1842 musket was for sale anywhere it seems everyone is sold out.

[delawaric]

I saw that one and it was a good deal however its a '63. I will keep my eye out on that '42 for ya.

[Jack C., 69th NY]

I have a Dixie Miroku 1861 converted to a 2 band Artillery Model with a Small Arms Card. Defarbed by John Zimmermann, converted and passed muster with the SAC about 10 years ago. I'd lke to get $475. plus shipping. If interested, email me at irish1861@aol.com or PM is fine.

[delawaric]

Jack,
I would jump right on that deal if it were a 3 band. Thanks for the offer.

[Kace]

I have a 61 Miruko that I am looking to sell. Shoot me your email and I will shoot you pics. Low SS# and in incredible shape.

Kace

[101stmp]

i just picked up a miroku myself what types of minnie ball and power did you use in them and where do you buy yours from as im haveing a hard time finding a place to buy the minni balls online

[mikea]

Try S&S Firearms. They list minie bullets in their current catalog. There is a link to their web site on the homepage of this site under "Links of Interest".
The one Miroku I shot had a .580 bore and I understand most/all of their production was consistent in this regard. That being the case you would want bullets sized .579 - .577 (from .001 to .003" less that land to land diameter).
Also, check the link to Lodgewood. Click on "Bullets" on their homepage. They have contact info on Pat Kaboskey, who also sells minie bullets.