Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 by Norwich Converted to Personalized "Revenge" Rifle Spanish Militaria The M1870 was based upon

The M1870 was based upon the M1869 Swiss Vetterli but simplified for economy

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Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Model 1861 by Norwich Converted to Personalized "Revenge" Rifle Spanish Militaria The M1870 was based uponOriginal Item: Only One Available. The Springfield Model 1861 was a Mini type rifled musket shoulder arm used by the United States Army and Marine Corps during the American Civil War. Commonly referred to as the "Springfield" (after its original place of production, Springfield, Massachusetts), it was the most widely used U. S. Army weapon during the Civil War, favored for its range, accuracy, and reliability. The Springfield Rifle cost $20 each at