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#2 Long Guns Display 1
U.S. Market, Harpers Ferry 1850
58 Caliber, Percussion Muzzleloader
U.S. Springfield Rifle
Model 1863
"Allin Conversion" to "Trapdoor Model 1970"
50/70 Caliber Cartridge
The trapdoor model was created by Springfield Arsenal Master Armorer Erskine Allin toward the end of the Civil War in an effort to update the number of percussion rifles that were available. An important aspect of this design is the fact that it was easy to operate and very inexpensive.
Waffenfabrik Bern Bolt Action Rifle
Model 1872
Serial Number 196812
Black power cartridge military rifle