Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Rifle using ALLIN System in 1870 - Serial 49360 Iraq 58 caliber barrel and fitting

58 caliber barrel and fitting a hinged breech block into the cutout space

The division relieved the 26th Division on 25 June

and there is little of the original gilt finish on the hilt

Not surprisingly Stephens' hull design looked like a miniature version of that of the DUKW

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Rifle using ALLIN System in 1870 - Serial 49360 Iraq 58 caliber barrel and fittingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is really a Peach! 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" and 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 while it has the 1863 date, it has the solid bands held in place