Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Rifle using ALLIN System in 1870 - Serial 47312 US Civil War the Quartermaster General approved the

the Quartermaster General approved the discontinuation of the stand-and-fall collar

recruiting American pilots to fight in France

The smooth bore Leuchtpistole was also produced in a rifled version

In addition there is a mounting aperture in brass behind the barrel top to hold a peep sight

After the Civil War concluded

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Rifle using ALLIN System in 1870 - Serial 47312 US Civil War the Quartermaster General approved theOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is really a Peach! 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" 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 it has both the screw retained barrel bands of the Type I, AND