Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle - Serial No 433923 - Manufactured in 1889 German Field Gear The leather liner chinstrap is

The leather liner chinstrap is the early war style but is broken

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Co” indicates that the first incarnation of this piece was produced at “Birmingham Small Arms & Metal Company

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counting 2 points – out to 600 yards (550 m)

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle - Serial No 433923 - Manufactured in 1889 German Field Gear The leather liner chinstrap 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 No. 433923 overall good metal finish with barrel proofs still present. The