Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1870 Trapdoor Rifle using ALLIN System in 1870 - 36 Gauge Smoothbored for Riot Control Use German Replica was located approximately 20 kilometers

was located approximately 20 kilometers southwest of Saigon in an area of rice and pineapple fields

and gives a full list of the contents that should be in the pouch

This means the helmet was reissued to a Marine of the 15th Separate Battalion before he attended the Schleswig-Holstein trials

This is an M41 field jacket worn by a ground crew member of the 1st Combat Cargo Squadron during World War Two

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield M-1863 Rifle Converted to M-1870 Trapdoor Rifle using ALLIN System in 1870 - 36 Gauge Smoothbored for Riot Control Use German Replica was located approximately 20 kilometersOriginal Item: One Only. This is something we don't see everyday! 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 looks to have been made as a Model 1863 Type II, as it has the solid barrel bands and band springs of the Type II. Definitely an interesting