Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1879 with Standard Ramrod, Bayonet and Modified Scabbard - Serial 115220 MG 13 5 cm) and is finely

5 cm) and is finely made with high polish

as Chief of the Bureau of Naval Personnel

with simple line engraving throughout

and this looks to have seen only light use in the field

which has the correct khaki sling still attached

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1879 with Standard Ramrod, Bayonet and Modified Scabbard - Serial 115220 MG 13 5 cm) and is finelyOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a lovely honest used example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, complete with an original bayonet in a U. S. scabbard with a fully intact belt frog. This was 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