Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Rifle using ALLIN System in 1870 MG 34 Feed Assembly Fighting Commando Type V-42”

Fighting Commando Type V-42”

Otis applied for and received his own patents and went into business by himself in 1870

offered in somewhat damaged condition with hanger

the last major airborne mission of the war

The bore is in very condition

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Rifle using ALLIN System in 1870 MG 34 Feed Assembly Fighting Commando Type V-42”Original 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" over U. S. marking, indicating military production. This particular rifle has both band springs and screw tightened barrel bands, so we assume it started life as a Model 1863 Type 1, which had the adjustable bands. Parts were