Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor Rifle using 2nd ALLIN System - dated 1864 U.S. Uniforms This example has an Eastman

This example has an Eastman Kodak marked lens

probably 1880's production and very attractive

It also has the remains of a "capture tag" on one side

Interior of cap in a blue/grey rayon style material

and the carbine shows NO EVIDENCE of ever leaving England's shores

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor Rifle using 2nd ALLIN System - dated 1864 U.S. Uniforms This example has an EastmanOriginal Item: One Only. This is something we don't see everyday! This rifle started out as a Civil War Springfield Rifle Musket, dated 1864, 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 was technically a Model 1863, Type II, sometimes called the model 1864, with the solid barrel bands and springs. Around 700,000 of all Model 1863