Coyote3855
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The museum were I volunteer has a nice collection of Trapdoor Springfields. A recent donation stymied me for days until I happened to run across a reference to a .58 Berdan rimfire cartridge. That led to a single expired listing on Guns International for a Berdan Conversion of an 1864 Springfield that was identical to our rifle. I can find no other information on this apparently rare variation. Any information from the experts here will be much appreciated.
I'm away from the museum, but will post pictures next week.
Here's a link to the GI listing.
I'm away from the museum, but will post pictures next week.
Here's a link to the GI listing.
Springfield Very Rare Cartridge Conversion Musket - One of a Kind?
Springfield Very Rare Cartridge Conversion Musket - One of a Kind? for sale online.
www.gunsinternational.com