Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Rifle using ALLIN System in 1869 - Serial 6372 MG 34 He also received two patents

He also received two patents for ammunition designs (#8

an identification booklet

The stitching is all still sound

The axis pin is a bit better off

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Rifle using ALLIN System in 1869 - Serial 6372 MG 34 He also received two patentsOriginal Item: Only One Available. This interesting 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 place by