Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Short Rifle Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor Using 2nd Allin System - dated 1864 Price_$-00 - $30 A very fine SHORT LAND

A very fine SHORT LAND PATTERN BROWN BESS which is perhaps 250 years old

9th Indiana

and she transported troops from the United States to France until the end of World War I on 11th November 1918

The case is offered in good condition

The shako looks to be made mostly of fabric and pressed paper

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Short Rifle Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor Using 2nd Allin System - dated 1864 Price_$-00 - $30 A very fine SHORT LANDOriginal Item: One Only. This is something we don't see everyday! 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 started life either as a Model 1861, or a Model 1863, Type II, sometimes called the model 1864. These both featured a single leaf rear sight and