Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor Using 2nd Allin System - dated 1864 Category_Receiver Top Cover This is a blue wool

This is a blue wool French World War One officer overseas side cap

He wears an open Federal Frock Coat over a vest

There is some tearing at the end of the legs

The 80th division “Blue Ridge” shoulder patch was hand sewn onto the left shoulder and is in beautiful condition with most of the thread retained

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Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor Using 2nd Allin System - dated 1864 Category_Receiver Top Cover This is a blue woolOriginal 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 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 both