Original U.S. Indian Wars Early Issue “Spliced” Allin Conversion Sling Made from Civil War Slings - M1868 Trapdoor Springfield Martini-Henry Accessories illustrator James Montgomery Flagg

illustrator James Montgomery Flagg

Both pieces are in lovely condition with minor fading and tearing

The mounts appear to be of brass and also engraved overall

The two well worn red grenades were made by Breda Meccanica Bresciana

Original U.S. Indian Wars Early Issue “Spliced” Allin Conversion Sling Made from Civil War Slings - M1868 Trapdoor Springfield Martini-Henry Accessories illustrator James Montgomery FlaggOriginal Item. Only One Available. This is a really stellar piece of kit with great history. When the M1868 Trapdoor Springfield rifle was developed, they were generally issued with longer leather slings, often made from two Civil War rifle musket slings sewn together. The same was done with the Allin Conversion rifles, which were M1861 rifles converted to use the breech loading Trapdoor mechanism, designed by Master Armorer Erskine S. Allin of the