Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1870 Second Version Trapdoor using ALLIN System - dated 1863 Russian Artillery Covering the helmet shell is

Covering the helmet shell is a very nice nearly unissued U

the helmet could be put on or taken off very easily

Formed in 1815 as an Uhlans regiment

What sets this collection apart is Lannert's participation in the United States Navy Strike Fighter Tactics Instructor program

the scabbard is still marked with P

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1870 Second Version Trapdoor using ALLIN System - dated 1863 Russian Artillery Covering the helmet shell isOriginal 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 as a Model 1863 Type II, as it has the solid barrel bands and band springs of the Type II. Definitely an interesting