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hand peened rivets for fastening a carrying strap
The hilt knuckle bow is all brass
In short they removed the Safety catch and changed the butt plate and re-stamped the receiver as a COST CUTTING expedient
two taken on his wedding day and two with family members when home on leave
5-inches in caliber (a pinch over 63mm for you metric fans) and was smoothbore
Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to Robert's Patent 1867 Breechloader British Uniform hand peened rivets for fasteningOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is something that we have not had before! This rifle started out as a Civil War Springfield Rifle Musket, dated 1864, made under contract by NORWICH, as indicated on the lock plate. There is also the "Spread Eagle" over U. S. marking, though it is worn, indicating military production. This particular rifle is technically a Model 1863, Type II, and these were made with solid bands, and band retaining springs,