Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Rifle using ALLIN System in 1869 - Serial 6372 nChannel A great piece of Vietnam

A great piece of Vietnam Memorabilia

which is often lost over time

Liner is beautifully stamped under complete diamond shaped celluloid moisture barrier:

It is in lovely condition

and some areas where the original apple green is visible

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Rifle using ALLIN System in 1869 - Serial 6372 nChannel A great piece of VietnamOriginal Item: Only One Available. This interesting 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 U. S. marking, indicating military production. This particular rifle looks to have been made during the change over from the Model 1863 Type I to Type II, as while it has the 1863 date, it has screw retained bands held in place by