Original U.S. Civil War M-1863 Rifle by Providence Tool Co. Converted to Needham Breechloader Conflict Included with the musket is

Included with the musket is a folder of research explaining the formation of this units history and those of the named participants

Please note that the crush cap is NOT included but is available for purchase separately

but you get the idea

magazine and Cup Buttplate with Shoulder Rest of the very early war years

roughly equivalent to one front-line infantry man every 91 metres (299 ft)

Original U.S. Civil War M-1863 Rifle by Providence Tool Co. Converted to Needham Breechloader Conflict Included with the musket isOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is a U. S. Model 1863 Contract rifle musket with a Needham conversion, system in nice original condition. 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 caliber breech loading centerfire system in 1869, this long arm was a product of Providence Tool Co. in Providence Rhode Island This Needham altered,