Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M1863 Bridesburg Contract Rifled Musket Converted to Needham Breechloader - dated 1863 Mortars where it joined the 10th

where it joined the 10th Mountain Division

The Gew 98 was used by support troops and in garrison and remained in service to the end of the war in 1945

passing through his jaw and mouth

with the metalwork still bearing the original markings well

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

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M1863 Bridesburg Contract Rifled Musket Converted to Needham Breechloader - dated 1863 Mortars where it joined the 10thOriginal 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