Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M1861 Bridesburg Contract Rifled Musket Converted to Needham Breechloader - dated 1862 Beretta and chin strap complete

and chin strap complete

Her operating areas included the South China and the Yellow Seas

Mitscher's flagship Lexington for an air and surface bombardment of Mille

ALLISTER of PHILADELPHIA

Stark became Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) with the rank of admiral

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M1861 Bridesburg Contract Rifled Musket Converted to Needham Breechloader - dated 1862 Beretta and chin strap completeOriginal 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. It still has the spring retained bands used by the M1861, as well as the correct three leaf rear sight. 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