Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M1861 Converted to Miller Breechloading Short Rifle in "As Found" Condition - dated 1864 Technical Handbooks & Manuals The 31 1/2 inch blade

The 31 1/2 inch blade of this example is in excellent condition

and there are holes tapped in the barrel tang for the attachment of a "peep" or other type of long range sight

General Alexander Archer Vandegrift

though some are worn and faded

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M1861 Converted to Miller Breechloading Short Rifle in "As Found" Condition - dated 1864 Technical Handbooks & Manuals The 31 1/2 inch bladeOriginal Item: Only One Available. Over the years, IMA has purchased many collections and groups of antique guns, in which case we need to take all of them, as we did in Nepal. While these collections were generally full of guns that relatively good condition, they also had some that were less complete and unfortunately would take more restoration time than we were able to give them. We kept them in storage, possibly for future products, but have now