Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1861 by Parker Snow Converted to Miller Patent Breechloading Rifle - dated 1863 War of 1812 The frame is also marked

The frame is also marked with a CROWN / L proof mark

Two further models were trialed

It is faint

- Large size 42

but the fading on the interior lining is rather significant

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1861 by Parker Snow Converted to Miller Patent Breechloading Rifle - dated 1863 War of 1812 The frame is also markedOriginal Item: Only one Available. It has been quite some time since we have had one of these! This is very nice example of a Miller Patent Breech loading rifle, which 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 "Federal Eagle" over U. S. marking, indicating military production. Commonly referred to as the "Springfield" (after its