Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to Robert's Patent 1867 Breechloader British Uniform sterling silver flight wings

sterling silver flight wings

In short they removed the Safety catch and changed the butt plate and re-stamped the receiver as a COST CUTTING expedient

5-inches in caliber (a pinch over 63mm for you metric fans) and was smoothbore

During December 1944

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to Robert's Patent 1867 Breechloader British Uniform sterling silver flight wingsOriginal 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,