Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor Marked to Chicago City Police - dated 1863 Caps & Hats though the foam rubber padding

though the foam rubber padding disintegrated long ago

Some of the men protecting the bridge were firing from a Kraut beer hall

a Stinger team is usually only issued with two missile-rounds compared to four weapon-rounds

The rest is faded to a lovely worn patina

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor Marked to Chicago City Police - dated 1863 Caps & Hats though the foam rubber paddingOriginal Item: One Only. This is something we don't see everyday! 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 correct U. S. marking, indicating military production. This particular rifle started life either as a Model 1861, or a Model 1863, Type II, sometimes called the model 1864, though it was produced prior to that. These