Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Rifle using ALLIN System in 1869 - Serial 12690 Availability_International and a rare Vietnam Distinguished

and a rare Vietnam Distinguished Service Order 2nd Class

This is an original WWI Era Staff Officer's "Gimp" Belt

The larger-bore models saw service with Union troops in New Mexico

As used on U

This has made some of the markings faint

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Rifle using ALLIN System in 1869 - Serial 12690 Availability_International and a rare Vietnam DistinguishedOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a real 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" and U. S. marking, indicating military production. This particular rifle looks to have been made as a Model 1863 Type II, as it has screw retained bands held in place by springs, in addition to the later date. Around 700,000