Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1870 Trapdoor Rifle using ALLIN System in 1870 - 36 Gauge Smoothbored for Riot Control Use Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia against strong opposition

against strong opposition

which was usually done in the post war years

It moved on to British India in 1782 to take part in the Second Anglo-Mysore war of 1783

This rifle was made right before the introduction of the model 1884

and not to be sold

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1870 Trapdoor Rifle using ALLIN System in 1870 - 36 Gauge Smoothbored for Riot Control Use Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia against strong oppositionOriginal 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 looks to have been made as a Model 1863 Type II, as it has the solid barrel bands and band springs of the Type II. Definitely an interesting