Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1879 with Standard Ramrod, Bayonet and Modified Scabbard - Serial 115220 MG 13 with simple line engraving throughout

with simple line engraving throughout

it served as Villiers Regiment in Ireland between 1689 and 1691

Production contracts wouldn't be issued until July when the new material became available

as Chief of the Bureau of Naval Personnel

All pages are in lovely condition as are all images and items found on those pages

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1879 with Standard Ramrod, Bayonet and Modified Scabbard - Serial 115220 MG 13 with simple line engraving throughoutOriginal 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