Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Rifle Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Rifle using 2nd ALLIN System c.1870 Lee-Enfield (SMLE) Case measures approximately 13" x

Case measures approximately 13" x 7" x 5"

Edwards called a press conference to determine a nickname for the newly formed division

and have Enfield arsenal markings

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Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Rifle Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Rifle using 2nd ALLIN System c.1870 Lee-Enfield (SMLE) Case measures approximately 13" xOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is really a Peach! This rifle started out as a Civil War Model 1861 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. The model 1861 was the official rifle of the United States when the civil war began, however they were always in short number until they could enter full production.