Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Rifle using ALLIN System in 1870 - Serial 27531 British Flags " presumably the initials of

" presumably the initials of the Penal facility/colony

Year of Manufacture: 1861 - converted later

[8][page needed] Unusual for an early-war fighter design

and still have most of the factory varnish applied

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Rifle using ALLIN System in 1870 - Serial 27531 British Flags " presumably the initials ofOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a real 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 changeover from the Model 1863 Type I to Type II, as while it has the 1863 date, it has screw retained bands held in