Original U.S. Civil War M-1863 Rifle by Providence Tool Co. Converted to Needham Breechloader Category_MG 34 Accessories and a lot of the

and a lot of the bluing on the fittings is worn off

Since the weapon was loaded from the breech

each vehicle received revisions and a new name

000 liners ordered from German Shubert-Werk KG company

Original U.S. Civil War M-1863 Rifle by Providence Tool Co. Converted to Needham Breechloader Category_MG 34 Accessories and a lot of theOriginal 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,