Original U.S. Civil War Springfield 2nd Allin System Converted M-1866 Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet & Scabbard - dated 1863 MG 13 the Allies made steady progress

the Allies made steady progress across the country

The Iron Barrel is also marked "J

with the original bright finish and a great blade that was not sharpened

however the front sight has a flip up hooded post sight

The Axe head itself measures 5 1/2" at it's widest point

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield 2nd Allin System Converted M-1866 Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet & Scabbard - dated 1863 MG 13 the Allies made steady progressOriginal 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