This proved problematic, because in the field, the lining tended to separate from the barrel. This conversion consisted of replacing the percussion lock with the breech-loading trapdoor mechanism, and relining the barrels to convert them from. Originally, the trapdoor Springfields were created to convert Model 1863 Springfield rifled muskets to breech-loading rifles at a relatively low cost. The government then looked for for cost effective ways to modernize their rifles, and one way was to convert muzzle loading Rifle muskets to a breech loaders, as seen throughout the world. The Trapdoor system seemed to be the one that satisfied most authorities so more trials were held, and the trapdoor was adopted. The Union had as many as NINETEEN different systems issued during the war and the ALLIN system was a version that was considered a determination was made to standardize.
45 70 1873 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RECEIVER TRIAL
Muzzle Loading Muskets and Rifles were extensively used but new developments continually resulted in a "fresh" breach loading system being adopted on a trial basis. Civil war had confirmed the adage of NEED is the Mother of INVENTION. Thus, many 1861s were in fact dated 1863, the year the next model was developed. The number of Model 1861 muskets produced by the Springfield Armory was 265,129 between Januand December 31, 1863.
45 70 1873 SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR RECEIVER FULL
The model 1861 was the official rifle of the United States when the civil war began, however they were always in short number until they could enter full production. There is also the "Spread Eagle" and U.S. This is really a Peach! This rifle started out as a Civil War Model 1861 Springfield Rifle Musket, dated 1863, made by SPRINGFIELD ARMORY, as indicated on the lock plate.
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