Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor Marked to Chicago City Police - dated 1863 Caps & Hats which was painted over before

which was painted over before the current one was added

The Brennzünder für Eihandgranaten 39 worked on the same principle as the Brennzünder 24

the regular army and covert agents as part of escape and evasion kits

many marked "A

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor Marked to Chicago City Police - dated 1863 Caps & Hats which was painted over beforeOriginal 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" and correct U. S. marking, indicating military production. This particular rifle started life either as a Model 1861, or a Model 1863, Type II, sometimes called the model 1864, though it was produced prior to that. These