Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor Using 2nd Allin System - dated 1865 Japanese Artwork & Posters There is also a repair

There is also a repair around the butt plate tang

AACS was redesignated Air Communications Service (ACS) and reassigned to the Air Transport Command

nice black bakelite grips intact and a working locking button

The Jidballi clasp

The rear has a pin catch

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor Using 2nd Allin System - dated 1865 Japanese Artwork & Posters There is also a repairOriginal Item: One Only. This is something we don't see everyday! This rifle started out as a Civil War Springfield Rifle Musket, dated 1865, 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, though it was produced prior to that. These both