Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1870 Second Version Trapdoor using ALLIN System - dated 1863 Antique Flintlock Firearms This is a fine Civil

This is a fine Civil War Star Arms Model 1858 Double Action Army Percussion revolver bearing the serial number of 3069

black for the fallen soldiers) stripe with red (for blood) either side

which do look to have been cleaned

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

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 This is a fine CivilOriginal 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