Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M1863 Bridesburg Contract Rifled Musket Converted to Needham Breechloader - dated 1863 Mortars 23 January

23 January

Lifting up the top flap shows the maker name stamped on the top of the cover flap for the tins:

The jacket features two front flap pockets and lapels with internal brass snap buttons and a functional front zipper by Conmar

with the metalwork still bearing the original markings well

MIL-S-5085

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M1863 Bridesburg Contract Rifled Musket Converted to Needham Breechloader - dated 1863 Mortars 23 JanuaryOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a U. S. Springfield Model 1863 rifled musket, which was later fitted with a Needham Breech loading conversion system, in nice original condition. It looks to have been a M1863 Type I, as it has the screw retained bands and three leaf rear sight used on the first type. This type of alternation was designed by two brothers, Joseph and George Henry Needham of London, England. Before its alteration from cap and