MILLER MODEL 1863 .58 CAL. CONVERSION RIFLE

SERIAL NUMBER: 824 BARREL 39". CALIBER .58 RIMFIRE. MANUFACTURED: Between the years 1865-1867, the firm of William H. & George W. Miller with Meridan Mfg. converted approximately 2000 US Springfield Model 1861 rifles to fire the self contained cartridge. Flayderman's states that 50 were purchased by Maryland militia. This conversion was performed on an 1863 dated Parkers, Snow & co. The conversion involved cutting the end of barrel & tang, placed a block with firing pin and grooving the wood to allow a cartridge to be inserted. All other parts are standard Civil War era 1861 including three bands, two leaf rear sights, sling swivels and all metal furniture is in the white. Interesting in that the Parker Snow contract rifle was also made in Meriden and became the famed Parker shotgun company. Rifle also features the original full length walnut stock. Comes with era correct bayonet. CONDITION: Metal is gray with patina. The bore is lightly frosted with strong rifling. Stock has been sanded and shows repairs at the top of the wrist. Crack on left side of the stock by rear sight. Normal handling marks are present. Action operates normally. ANTIQUE