Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M1861 Bridesburg Contract Rifled Musket Converted to Needham Breechloader - dated 1862 MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly with evidence of rust peppering

with evidence of rust peppering removed by polishing and cleaning

working with the ground units of the Kansas National Guard

Escanaba herself was lost to a torpedo or mine a few months later

It measures 7 1/4 inches long when opened

which most likely removed any importation markings that were present

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M1861 Bridesburg Contract Rifled Musket Converted to Needham Breechloader - dated 1862 MG 34 Bolt & Barrel Assembly with evidence of rust pepperingOriginal 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. It still has the spring retained bands used by the M1861, as well as the correct three leaf rear sight. 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