Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor Using 2nd Allin System - dated 1865 French & Indian War The round officer's buckle is

The round officer's buckle is constructed of die struck aluminum

The exterior of this German helmet retains about 80% of the original dark blue paint

Tunic Measurements (as on label):

Helmet 3- Features an original hand painted 89th Infantry Division insignia

with some minor fading and wear mostly from being inserted and removed from the steel scabbard

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor Using 2nd Allin System - dated 1865 French & Indian War The round officer's buckle isOriginal 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" over 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 both