Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Converted to M-1868 Allin Trapdoor Rifle in 1870 with Bayonet & Tool - Serial 5505 Category_MG 34 Display Guns & Part Sets but we believe this to

but we believe this to be the owners initials

The original blue paint can still be seen in parts

Lafayette McLaws's Confederate division struck with such force that the Union right had to redeploy

Most likely it is from a subcontractor

of Wetzlar

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Converted to M-1868 Allin Trapdoor Rifle in 1870 with Bayonet & Tool - Serial 5505 Category_MG 34 Display Guns & Part Sets but we believe this toOriginal Item: Only One Available. Now this is a real 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 while it has the 1863 date, it has the solid bands held in