Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Rifle using ALLIN System in 1869 Cannons It features a shear type

It features a shear type pressure plate integral with the case

THE FRAGMENT WAS RECOVERED

M35 helmets of this quality are always the hardest to find on the market

with some nice wear from use

which means it was made 1871-1872

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Rifle using ALLIN System in 1869 Cannons It features a shear typeOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is really a Peach! This rifle started out as a Civil War Springfield Rifle Musket, dated 1864, made by SPRINGFIELD ARMORY, as indicated on the lock plate. There is also the "Spread Eagle" marking, indicating military production. This particular rifle has both band springs and screw tightened barrel bands, so we assume it started life as a Model 1863 Type 1, which had the adjustable bands. Parts were often