Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor Using 2nd Allin System - dated 1865 WWI By the end of August

By the end of August 1942 General Erwin Rommel's Afrika Korps was threatening to push through the line held by General Bernard L

This may be the best example that we have ever had

indicating manufactuer by a company in Köln

Plate has some minor nicks

four cuff bars indicating 24+ month of overseas service

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor Using 2nd Allin System - dated 1865 WWI By the end of AugustOriginal 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