Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Rifle using ALLIN System in 1870 - Serial 32161 21st Century and currently looks to be

and currently looks to be set up for a size 33

Rhode Island on 4 October 1951

The whitish silver thread used on the outside has faded a little to more of a light gray

the from bears two medals a wonder enamel Deutsches Rotes Kreuz Medal and a German WWII ECE Medal

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Rifle using ALLIN System in 1870 - Serial 32161 21st Century and currently looks to beOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a real 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 while it has the 1863 date, it has screw retained bands held in