Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Rifle using ALLIN System in 1870 - Serial 25975 Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts Condition of leather is wonderful

Condition of leather is wonderful and supple

from whom the piece that this fragment was broken off of was acquired

The size of the Mark IV is "U" which means "Universal

Replacement lenses were carried in the top of the gas mask carrying tin

The chain is aluminum as well

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Rifle using ALLIN System in 1870 - Serial 25975 Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts Condition of leather is wonderfulOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is really a Peach! 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" and U. S. marking, indicating military production. This particular rifle looks to have been made during the change over from the Model 1863 Type I to Type II, as it has both the screw retained barrel bands of the Type I, AND