Springfield Rifle

Set in the 1860s amid the American Civil War, the narrative hinges on military logistics and the struggle to secure horses for the Union Army. The impending delivery of Springfield Model 1865 rifles raises the stakes and tightens the clock on a top-secret operation. Deception and counterintelligence drive the plot as loyalties are tested under wartime pressures.

The story unfolds on the Colorado frontier during the Civil War, centered around a Union fort and a roving gang of horse rustlers. The rugged terrain and rough outposts provide a harsh backdrop for undercover investigations and cavalry clashes. The fort and surrounding ranches serve as the main hubs for the plot's clashes over horses, loyalty, and justice.

⚔️ Loyalty and Betrayal

A disgraced Union officer must navigate a dangerous double life to uncover a spy and horse rustlers. The story probes how personal honor clashes with institutional duty, revealing how secrets can both shield and imperil those who pursue justice. Betrayal from within the ranks intensifies the moral ambiguity and drives the climactic confrontation.

🕵️‍♂️ Undercover Identity

Lex Kearney adopts a fake discharge to infiltrate the rustler network, risking everything to uncover the truth. The double life creates constant peril as trust becomes a weapon and allies may also be enemies. The arc centers on balancing deception with genuine resolve to root out the conspiracy.

⚙️ Technology and Power

The arrival of rapid-fire Springfield rifles promises a dramatic power shift, raising the stakes for everyone involved. Securing the shipment becomes a central engine of the plot, uniting and dividing characters as they chase a tactical edge. The narrative uses technology to explore how modern warfare reshapes courage, strategy, and ethics.