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Parker’s Snow .58 Cal Civil War Musket Miller Conversion Rifle-very Fine
Guns International #: 101736120 Seller's Inventory #: 21030089A
Category: Civil War Rifles - Antique Rifles - Cartridge
Seller's Information
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Seller: Franklin Exchange
Company: Franklin Exchange
Member Since: 12/30/15
First Name: Jeffrey
Last Name: Simmons
State: Texas
Country: United States
Phone: (409) 554-8186
Number of Active Listings: 0
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
***** SOLD AS IS *****
Payment Types Accepted: Money Order (USPS Preferred), Teller or Cashier Check (10 day business hold for shipping), Credit Card, Cash/Wire Transfer over $3000.00.There is a 3% fee for credit card payments.
Description:
William H. and George W. Miller designed and patented the Miller conversion system. The Meridian Manufacturing Company altered 2,000 Model-1861 muskets, mostly Parker’s Snow & Co., between 1865 to 1867. The alteration allowed the new breech to swing upward for loading a single rimfire cartridge.
Description:
Very Fine Miller Model 1861 Civil War Musket Conversion. 58 cal Centerfire , Bore Excellent plus Strong rifling, no pitting. Mech Exc, Wood VG, no visible cartouch. Has correct 3 flat barrel bands , correct original ramrod. And sling swivels. Has the correct original Parker Snow & Co Meriden Conn Lockplate with 1861 model Hammer. Has a US marked buttplate stamped US/35. Has a 39” original barrel with original sights and Miller marked breech block. Metal overall is very fine, no pitting or corrision, only minor tarnish. Stock in very fine shape shape, minor handling only.
The conversion breach block is stamped on the top:-
W.H.& G.W.MILLER
PATENT MAY 23.1865
MERIDEN MANFG. CO.
MERIDEN, CONN.
Specifications-
Year of Manufacture: 1863 - converted c.1865
Caliber: .58 "
Cartridge Type: Rimfire Cartridge
Barrel Length: 39 Inches
Overall Length: 56 Inches
Action type: Side Action Lock
Feed System: Trapdoor Breech Single Shot
SOLD
Antique: Yes