This is a beautiful example of an original Springfield Model 1868 Trapdoor Rifle manufactured circa 1869. This series of rifle was a follow-on to the Allin conversions and was the first true completely new manufactured metallic-rifle in the post civil war era. The barrel, barrel bands and trigger guard are all National Armory Bright finished with the oil quenched receiver and breechblock with a color case hardened lock plate. The top of the breechblock is stamped "1870/Eagle Head/Crossed Arrows/U.S.", the right side, breech end of the barrel and underside of the breechblock are stamped with a sub-inspector "H and B" respectively. The lock plate is marked with the Springfield Armory "Eagle/Shield/Crossed Arrows" over "U.S./SPRINGFIELD" and is dated "1863" towards the rear. The left side of the barrel and receiver are serial numbered: 41591. The barrel is fitted with the original barrel bands marked with a "U" and it has a fixed front sight and is missing the adjustable. It is fitted with the full length walnut stock with the buttplate stamped with a "U.S." on top of the heel and it is fitted with the correct two-piece trigger guard and trigger guard bow. The stock has four separate cartouches stamped on the left flat; two with the initials "ESA", one with "FG" and one with "TWL". It is complete with an original cleaning rod.