Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Rifle Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Short Rifle using ALLIN System c.1869 Snider Rifle Parts It is also maker marked

It is also maker marked on the bottom

This would be a fantastic addition to any advanced edged weapons collection that focuses on fighting knives from either of the World Wars

Cloth is cotton or linen

Original first edition reprinted in 2001

but they were filed off at some point

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Rifle Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Short Rifle using ALLIN System c.1869 Snider Rifle Parts It is also maker markedOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is really a Peach! This short rifle started out as a Civil War Model 1861 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. The model 1861 was the official rifle of the United States when the civil war began, however they were always in short number until they could enter full