Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to Robert's Patent 1867 Breechloader Spanish Militaria so there is a cardboard

so there is a cardboard spacer between the pommel cap and grip

82nd Airborne Division and 101st Airborne Divisions landed at the base of the Cotentin Peninsula

Made by "STEELE" and marked on the lockplate

The 7th Dragoon Guards were raised in 1688 as LORD CAVENDISH'S REGIMENT OF HORSE

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to Robert's Patent 1867 Breechloader Spanish Militaria so there is a cardboardOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is something that we have not had before! This rifle started out as a Civil War Springfield Rifle Musket, dated 1864, made under contract by NORWICH, as indicated on the lock plate. There is also the "Spread Eagle" over U. S. marking, though it is worn, indicating military production. This particular rifle is technically a Model 1863, Type II, and these were made with solid bands, and band retaining springs,