Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Armory Model 1861 Rifled-Musket Converted to Needham Breechloader 17th Century They were supressed after the

They were supressed after the NSDAP seized power (1933)

The blade has some of the original crossgrain near the hilt and an intact tip

It was designed and purpose-built for the Italian armed forces

This is the finest replica on the market today

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Armory Model 1861 Rifled-Musket Converted to Needham Breechloader 17th Century They were supressed after theOriginal 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