Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor Rifle using 2nd ALLIN System - dated 1864 German Air Force Luftwaffe showing lamination The steel used

showing lamination The steel used to make Nihonto (Japanese Swords) is folded over and over before the pieces are laminated together to form the blade

on either side beneath S

giving it a great "battlefield pickup" look

The original phosphate finish on the blade of this example is somewhat intact

Working in conjunction with Göring's secret police

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Converted to M-1866 Trapdoor Rifle using 2nd ALLIN System - dated 1864 German Air Force Luftwaffe showing lamination The steel usedOriginal 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 was technically a Model 1863, Type II, sometimes called the model 1864, with the solid barrel bands and springs. Around 700,000 of all Model 1863