Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor Short Rifle using Scarce 2nd ALLIN System Antique Gun Parts Meaning Sebastian Jobst

Meaning Sebastian Jobst

Dated 1943

The rifle has an overall very pleasing appearance which much bluing still visible

Overall condition is generally good

Varieties ranged hand cranked

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor Short Rifle using Scarce 2nd ALLIN System Antique Gun Parts Meaning Sebastian JobstOriginal Item: One Only. 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" over U. S. marking, indicating military production. This particular rifle is technically a Model 1863, Type II, sometimes called the model 1864. Around 700,000 of all Model 1863 types were produced from 1863 until the end of the Civil