Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Rifle using ALLIN System in 1870 Russian Flare Guns The 506th retook Noville on

The 506th retook Noville on 15 January and Rachamps the next day

part of which is faintly stamped:

This is a very nice early war Pre-1940 example of the typical German WW2 Army Officer dagger with a belt hanger and portepee

the rear toggle is also excellent except that its blue has been worn away

Blade Length: 10 1/2"

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1868 Trapdoor Rifle using ALLIN System in 1870 Russian Flare Guns The 506th retook Noville onOriginal 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" over U. S. marking, indicating military production. This particular rifle has both band springs and screw tightened barrel bands, so we assume it started life as a Model 1863 Type 1, which had the adjustable bands. Parts were