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First Pattern 1865 Allin Conversion – Trapdoor Springfield at RIA
As the US Civil War drew to a close, it was quite apparent to everyone that muzzleloading rifles were obsolete, and any military force wishing to remain relevant would need to adopt cartridge-firing weapons. However, […]