Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor using Scarce 2nd ALLIN System Japanese Field Gear The proper placement of the

The proper placement of the bayonet on the belt in the uniform of the time was on the left rear quadrant

The scabbard's top mount has been slightly damaged by buckling from the saber being too often rammed into the scabbard with too much force

The ear cups are complete

Upon the surrender of Japan he was sent to Shanghai in China and served in the AAF Headquarters

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor using Scarce 2nd ALLIN System Japanese Field Gear The proper placement of theOriginal Item: One Only. This is really a Peach! This rifle started out as a Civil War Springfield Rifle Musket, dated 1864, made by SPRINGFIELD ARMORY, as indicated on the lock plate. There is also the "Spread Eagle" over U. S. marking, indicating military production. This particular rifle is technically a Model 1863, Type II, sometimes called the model 1864. Around 700,000 of all Model 1863 types were produced from 1863 until the end of the Civil