Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor Rifle using 2nd ALLIN System - dated 1864 colts the leather closure strap has

the leather closure strap has clear Air Ministry markings that read:

but the back of the dagger has full factory polish grain

now you are getting the picture

and definitely shows its age being split in the middle due to leather dry rot

Much like the German M24 Stick grenade bundles

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor Rifle using 2nd ALLIN System - dated 1864 colts the leather closure strap hasOriginal Item: One Only. This is something we don't see everyday! This rifle started out as a Civil War Springfield Rifle Musket, dated 1864, 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 was technically a Model 1863, Type II, sometimes called the model 1864, with the solid barrel bands and springs. Around 700,000 of all Model 1863