Springfield 1861 needham conversion .58 Berdan Fenian rifle

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Reluctant sale so only going to have up for a small while - then will keep.

American Springfield 1861 rifle with Needham side trapdoor conversion (of the ones used by the Fenian Brotherhood Raids)

Full length non cut wood, white metal, small wood loss (chip) near front band.
Shiny bore.

Fully functioning with brand new firing pin.
Comes with 20 fire formed cases and custom lee push through .585 sizing die with milled out ram to push minie through tail first. Simply run cases through snider die and ready to prep again.

Currently on FAC under .58 , but can come off.
Shoots good at 100 yards

Rare Gun £1200

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Dropped to £1000

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Final drop to £850 before keeping her

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Keeping