Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Rifle Converted to Robert's Patent 1867 Breechloader - Later Half-Stocked Italian Flags it is most likely a

it is most likely a USGI bring-back from WW2

and the cross guards were all made with heavy twisted brass wire

We have not been able to identify the exact meaning of the pin

and has been brought back to life to appear how they must have looked the day they were issued

The fabric is stenciled U

Original U.S. Civil War Springfield Rifle Converted to Robert's Patent 1867 Breechloader - Later Half-Stocked Italian Flags it is most likely aOriginal Item: One Only. This is something we don't see everyday! This rifle started out as a Civil War Springfield Rifled Musket, dated 1862, made by SPRINGFIELD ARMORY, as indicated on the lock plate. There is also the "Spread Eagle" over U. S. marking, indicating military production. 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.