Original U.S. Civil War Model 1861 Rifled-Musket by Bridesburg Converted to Needham Breechloader British Field Gear The unit began to enlist

The unit began to enlist personnel and was activated officially at Camp Claiborne

Doolittle initially believed that the loss of all his aircraft would lead to his court-martial

inserting a percussion bit on the barrel and a new hammer plus the dog catch

frame and back strap have matching serial number 38495

Original U.S. Civil War Model 1861 Rifled-Musket by Bridesburg Converted to Needham Breechloader British Field Gear The unit began to enlistOriginal 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. 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 Springfield, Mass.. This is a very nice U. S. Springfield Model 1861 Bridesburg Contract rifle musket, which was