Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle with 1st Model Lock Plate & Buffington Sight - Serial 85398 made in 1878 Bira Gun bases were established in France

bases were established in France (August-September 1944)

As things progressed

with sun rays emanating from the center of the left and right sides

which was part of the 41st Infantry Division

German WWII War Merit Cross 2nd Class with Swords and ribbon

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle with 1st Model Lock Plate & Buffington Sight - Serial 85398 made in 1878 Bira Gun bases were established in FranceOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice early 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, Serial # 85398, indicating production in 1878, quite early in production. At