Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M1861 Rifled-Musket Converted to Needham Breechloader - dated 1862 Original Display Machine Guns The original owner apparently smoked

The original owner apparently smoked like a chimney

But it was a peaceful

though the metal fittings are covered with light pitting

and the style is typical of around 1690

working from 1767 until 1815

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M1861 Rifled-Musket Converted to Needham Breechloader - dated 1862 Original Display Machine Guns The original owner apparently smokedOriginal 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. 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 caliber breech loading centerfire system in 1869, this long arm was produced at Springfield Armory in