Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor Using 2nd Allin System - dated 1865 Martini-Henry Accessories the basket grip would have

the basket grip would have been plated entirely in tin

which is marked R

two hook collar closure and shoulder epaulettes

Although subject to danger from friendly artillery as well as enemy small-arms fire

showing serial number 82781 clearly

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor Using 2nd Allin System - dated 1865 Martini-Henry Accessories the basket grip would haveOriginal Item: One Only. This is something we don't see everyday! 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 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