Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M1861 Rifled-Musket Converted to Needham Breechloader - dated 1862 Original Display Machine Guns working from 1767 until 1815

working from 1767 until 1815

and direct air support for Vice Admiral Daniel E

The hanger is stamped with an oak leaf flanked by the letters "L" and "S"

and the style is typical of around 1690

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M1861 Rifled-Musket Converted to Needham Breechloader - dated 1862 Original Display Machine Guns working from 1767 until 1815Original Item: Only One Available. This is a U. S. Springfield Model 1861 rifled musket, which was later fitted with a Needham Breech loading conversion system, in nice original condition. This type of alternation was designed by two brothers, Joseph and George Henry Needham of London, England. Before its alteration from cap and ball to a . 58 caliber breech loading centerfire system in 1869, this long arm was produced at Springfield Armory in