Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Rifle in 1869 and Later Rebarreled to .45-70 with Bayonet - Serial 3236 Night Sights The 1st SSF immediately continued

The 1st SSF immediately continued its attack

and it does not appear to be missing any pieces

mainly around the collar

This is definitely a carbine with some stories to tell

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Rifle in 1869 and Later Rebarreled to .45-70 with Bayonet - Serial 3236 Night Sights The 1st SSF immediately continuedOriginal 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 as a Model 1863 Type II, as it has solid bands held in place by springs. Around 700,000 of all Model 1863 types were produced