Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor Rifle using 2nd ALLIN System - dated 1864 U.S. Uniforms They served us one cup

They served us one cup of coffee and one quarter loaf of bread during that trip which approximately 75 of us were crowded into a box oar

Interior of cap in a blue/grey rayon style material

and the carbine shows NO EVIDENCE of ever leaving England's shores

probably 1880's production and very attractive

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor Rifle using 2nd ALLIN System - dated 1864 U.S. Uniforms They served us one cupOriginal Item: One Only. This is something we don't see everyday! 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 was technically a Model 1863, Type II, sometimes called the model 1864, with the solid barrel bands and springs. Around 700,000 of all Model 1863