Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1861 Rifle Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Rifle using ALLIN System c.1869 Category_Brunswick Parts so it was converted to

so it was converted to the new Short MLE configuration

The blade bears numerous official military markings including WD (War Department)

and an M3 flash hider

The Bishop & Babcock Co

which is rectangular with a carrying handle on one side and a large raised pressure plate in the centre

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1861 Rifle Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Rifle using ALLIN System c.1869 Category_Brunswick Parts so it was converted toOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is really a Peach! This rifle started out as a Civil War Springfield Rifle Musket, dated 1862, made by SPRINGFIELD ARMORY, as indicated on the lock plate. There is also the "Spread Eagle" over 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 production. The