Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1861 Rifle Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor Using 2nd Allin System - dated 1861 French Field Equipment In action the mMW was

In action the mMW was emplaced in a pit

Some months ago IMA purchased a portion of a remarkable named uniform collection out of Indiana

so it is not unusual for their weapons to end up there

which looks to be a SUGUHA (straight) type

Size is about a 57-58cm

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1861 Rifle Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor Using 2nd Allin System - dated 1861 French Field Equipment In action the mMW wasOriginal Item: One Only. This is something we don't see everyday! This rifle started out as a Civil War Springfield Rifle Musket, dated 1861, 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 as a Model 1861, featuring a single leaf rear sight and solid barrel bands held in place by band springs. Around 1,700,000 of all