Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to Robert's Patent 1867 Breechloader British Uniform this rifle was part series

this rifle was part series of these Rifles issued to the 2ND NEW YORK VOLUNTEERS

5-inches in caliber (a pinch over 63mm for you metric fans) and was smoothbore

hand peened rivets for fastening a carrying strap

two taken on his wedding day and two with family members when home on leave

the young soldiers of the SS jugend are still holding the Saint-Jean school building

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to Robert's Patent 1867 Breechloader British Uniform this rifle was part seriesOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is something that we have not had before! This rifle started out as a Civil War Springfield Rifle Musket, dated 1864, made under contract by NORWICH, as indicated on the lock plate. There is also the "Spread Eagle" over U. S. marking, though it is worn, indicating military production. This particular rifle is technically a Model 1863, Type II, and these were made with solid bands, and band retaining springs,