Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor Rifle using 2nd ALLIN System - dated 1864 U.S. Ordnance This fine example measures 35"

This fine example measures 35" in overall length and is fitted with a very curved blade of 30" which is really substantially made

he proposed that name to his crew

based on the stitching holes on the side flaps

Rottenburg am Neckar

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor Rifle using 2nd ALLIN System - dated 1864 U.S. Ordnance This fine example measures 35"Original Item: One Only. This is something we don't see everyday! This rifle started out as a Civil War Springfield Rifle Musket, dated 1864, made by SPRINGFIELD ARMORY, as indicated on the lock plate. There is also the "Spread Eagle" over U. S. marking, indicating military production. This particular rifle was technically a Model 1863, Type II, sometimes called the model 1864. Around 700,000 of all Model 1863 types were produced from 1863 until the