MILLER MODEL 1861 .58 CALIBER CONVERSION

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Item Code: 172-4280

William H. and George W. Miller designed and patented the design of the Miller conversion. The Meridian Manufacturing Company altered 2,000 model-1861 muskets, mostly Parker’s Snow & Co., between 1865 and 1867. The alteration was done to the breech and allowed the breech to swing upward for loading. These conversions were chambered for the .58 caliber rimfire cartridge. Markings on the top of the breech: “W. H. & G. W. MILLER / PATENT MAY 23 1865 / MERIDEN MAN’FG. CO. / MERIDEN CONN.”

This example was altered from a dated 1864 Parker’s Snow & Co. 1861 musket. All finishes are the same as the 1861. Bore needs cleaning and has worn rifling.  Walnut stock is good with only minor abrasions from use and age. There is one crack that runs from rear of lockplate around to breech where a small piece of the wood has been professionally repaired. All m-1861 gun metal is bright with scattered dark mottling. Miller’s breech piece retains its original dark color. Ramrod is a replacement.  [jet]

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