Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Rifle using ALLIN System in 1870 - Serial 25975 Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts Overall condition of the jacket

Overall condition of the jacket is excellent

whose main factory was in the Bridesburg region of Philadelphia

and I never did get the -- you know

The exterior fleece is in good condition

The size of the Mark IV is "U" which means "Universal

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Rifle using ALLIN System in 1870 - Serial 25975 Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts Overall condition of the jacketOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is really a Peach! 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 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 I, AND