Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor Using 2nd Allin System - dated 1865 British Flags The 3 visible bolt holes

The 3 visible bolt holes indicate that it was original for an 8 bolt hole large shaft engine

or sometimes on other parts of the uniform

The rings on this example are plain and the throat is retained by fine brass screws which are located fairly low down

The included bayonet frog is a bit worn

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor Using 2nd Allin System - dated 1865 British Flags The 3 visible bolt holesOriginal 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