Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1870 Trapdoor using ALLIN System - dated 1864 French Artwork & Posters On 6 March 1944

On 6 March 1944

- Eye Dressing

- Painted art of the 8th Air Force insignia

The round is in excellent condition and is weighted to match a live shell for accurate training handling purposes

No major wear or damage

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1870 Trapdoor using ALLIN System - dated 1864 French Artwork & Posters On 6 March 1944Original 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 was technically a Model 1863, Type II, sometimes called the model 1864, though it was produced prior to that. Around 700,000 of all Model 1863