Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1883 with Bayonet and U.S. Scabbard - Serial No 210786 Sten Gun Serial # AF-44-3004 indicates year

Serial # AF-44-3004 indicates year of manufacture as 1944

Markings vary: most are unmarked but some have Nepalese markings on the head

This example offered in truly exceptional condition features first generation RAF brass buttons

engaging in operations primarily in the Northern Europe AOR

It has however been sanded a bit

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1883 with Bayonet and U.S. Scabbard - Serial No 210786 Sten Gun Serial # AF-44-3004 indicates yearOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice 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 excellent condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, complete with original issue scabbard marked U. S. and socket bayonet. Serial #