Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1861 by Parker Snow Converted to Miller Patent Breechloading Short Rifle - dated 1863 Holsters & Cases and also there is a

and also there is a mold marking of DTR / L43 molded into the inside of the shell

The left butt is carved to provide a substantial cheek piece for the user

however some have been seen with MOWERY made stocks

54 caliber barrel that was 21 inches in length

fighting at the Battle of Buçaco (1810)

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1861 by Parker Snow Converted to Miller Patent Breechloading Short Rifle - dated 1863 Holsters & Cases and also there is aOriginal 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,