Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M1861 Bridesburg Contract Rifled Musket Converted to Needham Breechloader - dated 1862 MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly The Breech Block is DATED

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Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M1861 Bridesburg Contract Rifled Musket Converted to Needham Breechloader - dated 1862 MG 34 Pistol Grip Assembly The Breech Block is DATEDOriginal 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