Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1870 Trapdoor using ALLIN System with Replica Sling - dated 1863 Category_Feed Block Assembly The blades were special in

The blades were special in their extreme flexibility

and three destroyers suffered serious damage

This is a lovely little Seaman's telescope with functional optics after 175 years

The stock is fitted with a lovely "Ball Butt"

This is a truly excellent example of this type of helmet

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1870 Trapdoor using ALLIN System with Replica Sling - dated 1863 Category_Feed Block Assembly The blades were special inOriginal 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 looks to have been made during the change over from the Model 1863 Type I to Type II, as it has both the screw retained barrel bands of the Type