Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Rifle using ALLIN System in 1870 - Serial 25975 Century - Aluminum HJ Belt Buckle

- Aluminum HJ Belt Buckle Marked RZM M4/23

89A - Jeffries Blues by Harry James & His Orchestra

the blade is still sharp and has just a few small nicks on the edge

If the fit of the wiper plus cleaning material was tight and the bore especially dirty

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Rifle using ALLIN System in 1870 - Serial 25975 Century - Aluminum HJ Belt BuckleOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is really a Peach! This rifle started out as a Civil War Springfield Rifle Musket, dated 1863, made by SPRINGFIELD ARMORY, as indicated on the lock plate. There is also the "Spread Eagle" and U. S. marking, indicating military production. This particular rifle looks to have been made during the change over from the Model 1863 Type I to Type II, as it has both the screw retained barrel bands of the Type I, AND