Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1861 by Parker Snow Converted to Miller Patent Breechloading Rifle - dated 1863 19th Century Aviator's uniform

Aviator's uniform

It's bird's head gutta-percha grips bear the Colt prancing horse logo on each side and the revolver comes with its original very nicely tooled leather holster the rear of which has been slit to wear with a waist belt

This was a simple matter in choosing a stacked leather handle that had been in continuous production since at least the turn of the century

with solid canvas and all fittings present and functional

and rail mount

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1861 by Parker Snow Converted to Miller Patent Breechloading Rifle - dated 1863 19th Century Aviator's uniformOriginal Item: One Only. This is really a Peach! Probably the best example we have seen of this type of conversion! This rifle started out as a Civil War Model 1861 Springfield Rifle Musket, dated 1863, made by PARKERS ' SNOW & CO. MERIDEN, CONN, as listed on the lock plate. There is also the "Spread Eagle" over U. S. marking, indicating military production. Commonly referred to as the "Springfield" (after its original place of design and production,