The Springfield Model 1865 was an early breech-loading rifle manufactured by U.S. Springfield Armory. It was a modification of the Springfield Model 1861 with trapdoor action. It was replaced by the S
Springfield Allin Conv Model 1865 Trapdoor Rifle NMAH AHB2015q 027287
Drawing from Erskine S. Allin's patent for the Model 1865 rifle's breech-loading system.
The Springfield Model 1861 was a Minié-type rifled musket used by the United States Army during the American Civil War. Commonly referred to as the "Springfield", it was the most widely used Union Arm
Springfield Model 1865
…The Springfield Model 1865 was an early breech-loading rifle manufactured by U.S. Springfield Armory. It was a modification of the Springfield Model 1861 with trapdoor action. It was replaced by the Springfield Model 1866, which featured a more streamlined and robust breech mechanism. During the U.S…
Colt Model 1861 Special Musket
Lamson, Goodnow & Yale (L.G & Y.), Springfield Model 1861, built 1864