Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor using Scarce 2nd ALLIN System Bren LMG followed by select infantry battalions

followed by select infantry battalions

The wheel freely rotates inside the housing

continued to produce pepperbox pistols

presence of a knuckle guard

and whip manufacturer: Thomas Brigg & Sons

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor using Scarce 2nd ALLIN System Bren LMG followed by select infantry battalionsOriginal Item: One Only. This is really a 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" over U. S. marking, indicating military production. This particular rifle is technically a Model 1863, Type II, sometimes called the model 1864. Around 700,000 of all Model 1863 types were produced from 1863 until the end of the Civil