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1865 U.S. Springfield Rifle-

Stock marked #5 original finish & patina. First Allin conversion Springfield Armory, 1865-66. Total made-5005. First trap-door Rifle created by Erskine Allin-master armorer. 18 issued to Co. A-18th Infantry, Casper, WY; some to the 21st Infantry, VA, and some to the 12th Infantry, Wash. DC. Missing ramrod & firing pin.