Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Nickel Plated Parade Rifle Manufactured in 1889 Featured Item and has many WWI era

and has many WWI era parts marked V

depicting parts of the Crimean War and the eponymous charge

It was introduced by the German military in the 1890s and was widely used in Europe

by the time the Fenians were considering a second foray across the border in 1867

The spring arm was mounted on a swivel to allow it to be placed in a variety of positions

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Nickel Plated Parade Rifle Manufactured in 1889 Featured Item and has many WWI eraOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a wonderful example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle that was Nickel Plated at the factory in order to be used for special ceremonial and parade use. The breach block is marked: U. S. MODEL 1873 The wood stock bears a trace military inspector's cartouche. The rifle is in excellent condition with 99% of the original finish nickle plate remaining. The Trapdoor Springfield Rifle was the weapon used, in