Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1861 Rifle Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor Using 2nd Allin System - dated 1861 Stocks was promoted to Brevet Brigadier

was promoted to Brevet Brigadier General and transferred to St

in “Summer Khaki” issue color

This stamped sheet steel construction helmet retains over 90% of the original lightly textured field gray paint

The top of the fuze is marked as being an M10A2

Measures 40 1/4 x 29 3/4 inches (102 1/4 x 75 1/2 cm)

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1861 Rifle Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor Using 2nd Allin System - dated 1861 Stocks was promoted to Brevet BrigadierOriginal Item: One Only. This is something we don't see everyday! This rifle started out as a Civil War Springfield Rifle Musket, dated 1861, 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 as a Model 1861, featuring a single leaf rear sight and solid barrel bands held in place by band springs. Around 1,700,000 of all