Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Converted to Miller Patent Breechloading Short Rifle - dated 1864 Price_$-030 - $50 The Colt quickly gained favor

The Colt quickly gained favor over the S&W and remained the primary US military sidearm until 1892 when it was replaced by the

with shortened number 924 even being stamped on all parts of the rear sight and any other components

The bottle had two long pyrotechnic storm matches attached to either side

Three cells on each pouch accommodate six magazines total (three each side)

designed to hang from a suspension arm in the bubble canopy of a military aircraft

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Converted to Miller Patent Breechloading Short Rifle - dated 1864 Price_$-030 - $50 The Colt quickly gained favorOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is really a Peach! This rifle started out as a Civil War Springfield Rifle Musket, dated 1864, made by PARKERS ' SNOW & CO. MERIDEN, CONN, as faintly listed on the lock plate. There is also the "Spread Eagle" over U. S. marking, indicating military production. This particular rifle is technically a Model 1863, Type II, indicated by the solid bands and band springs. Around 700,000 were produced from 1863 until