Original U.S. Civil War M-1863 Rifle by Providence Tool Co. Converted to Needham Breechloader Conflict 1st edition (2014)

1st edition (2014)

each has a "cannon" barrel of just 1 1/4" in length

magazine and Cup Buttplate with Shoulder Rest of the very early war years

was a specialized craft

Included with the musket is a folder of research explaining the formation of this units history and those of the named participants

Original U.S. Civil War M-1863 Rifle by Providence Tool Co. Converted to Needham Breechloader Conflict 1st edition (2014)Original Item: Only One Available. This is a U. S. Model 1863 Contract rifle musket with a Needham 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 a product of Providence Tool Co. in Providence Rhode Island This Needham altered,