Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1883 - Serial No 217344 Russian Army a wire or string is

a wire or string is attached to the metal ring

which was converted post war to also fit the Sterling

"THE PRUSSIAN M57 NEEDLE-FIRE CARBINE

but it is still quite supple and not sticky

Additional marks of interest include inspectors’ and proof marks around the breech end of the barrel: a capital A on top

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1883 - Serial No 217344 Russian Army a wire or string isOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice 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 nice condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, Serial # 217344 with a faint SWP 1882 cartouche, overall worn metal finish with all