Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1870 Trapdoor using ALLIN System with Replica Sling - dated 1863 16th Century The bakelite handset was a

The bakelite handset was a Waffenamt proof near the hanging loop

The edge does show some small nicks

though it did serve in the army of occupation in France

early pattern 1873 rear sliding sight

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Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1870 Trapdoor using ALLIN System with Replica Sling - dated 1863 16th Century The bakelite handset was aOriginal 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 during the change over from the Model 1863 Type I to Type II, as it has both the screw retained barrel bands of the Type