Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1861 by Parker Snow Converted to Miller Patent Breechloading Rifle - dated 1863 19th Century The P-1903 had been developed

The P-1903 had been developed for the "Long" Magazine Lee-Enfield

The stitching is complete

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

and rail mount

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1861 by Parker Snow Converted to Miller Patent Breechloading Rifle - dated 1863 19th Century The P-1903 had been developedOriginal 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,