Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Rifle using ALLIN System in 1869 Martini-Henry Parts (Our choice of British Regiment)

(Our choice of British Regiment)

We do not know which Admiral to which this particular tiller head was assigned

This is a massive cow horn powder flask that measures over 18 inches in length

it's serial number 28692B indicates that it was manufactured in 1889

The question is

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Rifle using ALLIN System in 1869 Martini-Henry Parts (Our choice of British Regiment)Original Item: Only One Available. This is really a Peach! This rifle started out as a Civil War Springfield Rifle Musket, dated 1864, made by SPRINGFIELD ARMORY, as indicated on the lock plate. There is also the "Spread Eagle" 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 often