Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1870 Second Version Trapdoor using ALLIN System - dated 1863 Antique Flintlock Firearms There are signs of a

There are signs of a previous rubber cement repair

by the late 1880’s it was obsolete as repeating rifles became all the rage in Europe

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The rifle features a 45 3/4 inch long octagonal barrel with 6 groove rifling and a bore of

as only a detent and ball mechanism keeps the barrel closed

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1870 Second Version Trapdoor using ALLIN System - dated 1863 Antique Flintlock Firearms There are signs of aOriginal 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 looks to have been made as a Model 1863 Type II, as it has the solid barrel bands and band springs of the Type II. Definitely an interesting