Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1886 with Standard Ramrod - Serial 313989 Fusee Spring & Cover perhaps with the markings lost

perhaps with the markings lost at the time of conversion to the percussion cap system

69 cm) on the left side allows access to a space between the outer cover and the insulation

- Original wood transit chest with white stenciling to the top that reads Mun

This example comes fully equipped

This example however still has quite a bit of the original bronze color

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1886 with Standard Ramrod - Serial 313989 Fusee Spring & Cover perhaps with the markings lostOriginal Item: Only One available. This is an interesting honest used example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, the weapon used, in its carbine form, by the troopers of the 7th Cavalry that met their fate at the Battle of Little Big Horn in 1876. The breech block is marked: U. S. MODEL 1873 Offered in very good condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, with Serial #313989 stamped on the rear of the receiver, which