Recently acquired a 1864 Bridesburg project, that I am considering making into a "1864 Springfield aka 1863 Type 2" as specified on the SAC build sheet. I am a little confused since it came with a screw type band. (It also has a IN proof on the cut down stock).
Does it just have the wrong band on it?
What is the correct band type for an 1864 Bridesburg?
Thank you
Jim Willauer
CV-011 Cockade Rifles
Type I - Screw Type band only
Type II- Solid bands (not flat like the 1861's) and band springs
Joe Plakis XXVIII
Middle-Atlantic Region
SAC
9575V
"Great leadership does not mean running away from reality. Sometimes the hard truths might just demoralize the company, but at other times sharing difficulties can inspire people to take action that will make the situation better." John Kotter
Also the 1863 Bridesburg gets a special distinction being one of the few contractors that made both the 1861 and 1863 (Type I) Springfields. So an 1863 Springfield with the 1863 Barrel, and 1863 (Clamp/Screw Bands) and a Bridesburg lock are correct.
Joe Plakis XXVIII
Middle-Atlantic Region
SAC
9575V
"Great leadership does not mean running away from reality. Sometimes the hard truths might just demoralize the company, but at other times sharing difficulties can inspire people to take action that will make the situation better." John Kotter
I have an "IN" Bridesburg as well. It is also an 1864 and has screw bands.
There is a chance that the IN "proof" mark on the stock indicates a possible Fenian connection. I wouldn't do anything until you explore that possibility. Read the attached article and do some further research.
https://www.americanrifleman.org/con...ion-of-canada/
An interesting read.
(After posting this, I now see that John Holland posted info on the Fenian connection)
Last edited by Jack C., 69th NY; 08-17-2022 at 10:13 PM. Reason: Additional info
Jack Conway
69th NY
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