
Specifications
Year: 1863
Manufacturer(s): Bridesburg Machine Works - USA
Roles: Frontline Infantry/Rifleman;
Manufacturer(s): Bridesburg Machine Works - USA
Roles: Frontline Infantry/Rifleman;
Action: Percussion
Caliber(s): .58
Sights: Two-Leaf Folding Rear; Fixed Front.
Barrel Length: 1,016 mm (40.00 in)
Caliber(s): .58
Sights: Two-Leaf Folding Rear; Fixed Front.
Barrel Length: 1,016 mm (40.00 in)
Operators: United States
The Model 1863 was essentially the Model 1861 with some improvements. The rifle was produced in two major types known simply as "Type 1" and "Type 2". Type 1 noted an improved hammer component as well as well as revised muzzle retaining bands. The Type 2 noted a revised rear sight and spring retainers for the muzzle bands. Externally, she shared many of the design characteristics of the Model 1861 before her including a right-sided hammer and lock plate, metal buttplate and underslung ramrod.
Like the Model 1861, the Model 1863 was also a single-shot, percussion-based, muzzle-loading rifle-musket chambered to fire a .58 caliber cartridge. Her barrel measured in at 40 inches.
Variants / Models
• Model 1863 Type 1 - Improved hammer and muzzle retaining bands.
• Model 1863 Type 2 - Revised rearsight and spring retainers for the muzzle bands.