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

23 January

The scabbard has the same marking on the reverse over date 1939

with the two Mess Tins stored in one side and the Mark VII Water Bottle and its webbing harness stored in the other side

MIL-S-5085

and also has a lovely tarnished patina

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