Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1861 by Parker Snow Converted to Miller Patent Breechloading Short Rifle - dated 1863 Flintlock Pistols The side cockades over the

The side cockades over the ears are of crossed rifles for an infantry soldier

The other side of the tang bears the date when the blade was produced

This is an all-steel construction knife bayonet with scabbard

featuring a skull-shaped brass knuckle handle

Markings on most Fourth Models are

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1861 by Parker Snow Converted to Miller Patent Breechloading Short Rifle - dated 1863 Flintlock Pistols The side cockades over theOriginal 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,