Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1870 Trapdoor using ALLIN System with Replica Sling - dated 1863 Category_Feed Block Assembly and other examples we have

and other examples we have seen had a second on the trigger guard

The blades were special in their extreme flexibility

were originally formed in august of 1921 as a protective guard unit for the political leaders of the fledgling NSDAP party

The blade mountings are the typical Pattern 1944 era Army style

This is a truly excellent example of this type of helmet

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1870 Trapdoor using ALLIN System with Replica Sling - dated 1863 Category_Feed Block Assembly and other examples we haveOriginal 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 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