Original U.S. Civil War Springfield 2nd Allin System Converted M-1866 Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet & Scabbard - dated 1863 Spanish Militaria Overall an amazing example of

Overall an amazing example of an extremely scarce bayonet offered in excellent  condition

This is a two mine set built by the United States in order to train their troops on how to deactivate live teller mines in occupied Europe

the British conceded to the Boers £3 million for restocking and repairing farm lands and promised eventual self-government (that was finally granted in 1907)

helmet retention proved to be a problem as well

The original liner is also in very good used condition and reads:

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield 2nd Allin System Converted M-1866 Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet & Scabbard - dated 1863 Spanish Militaria Overall an amazing example ofOriginal 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 started life either as a Model 1861, or a Model 1863, Type II, sometimes called the model 1864, though it was produced prior to that. These both