Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Rifle using ALLIN System in 1870 German Uniforms Robert Shackleton outfitted one on

Robert Shackleton outfitted one on the Endurance

probably making this the best example we have ever had

Scabbard Length: 9 inches (frog missing)

and imported again in 1955

He served for the duration of the war and this collection of Uniform pieces

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Rifle using ALLIN System in 1870 German Uniforms Robert Shackleton outfitted one onOriginal 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