Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in 1878 New Items NAME: SIGHT REFLECTING

NAME: SIGHT REFLECTING

IMA has a few of these early Armstrong-type explosive shell projectiles

The theory behind it is that the indicator is positioned at the bottom of the action

this afforded much efficient use out of the bolt-action arrangement

It is believed that only 183 of the 10-pr jointed guns were ever made

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in 1878 New Items NAME: SIGHT REFLECTINGOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a wonderful 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 used condition is this trapdoor rifle in 45 70 government caliber. Serial # 79543 with a very worn stock cartouche, overall very good metal finish