Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1878 with Buffington Sight - Serial No 78355 19th Century Trade Lock shows pitting under

Trade Lock shows pitting under which there appears to be some engraved decoration but no Maker's name can be determined

but they spent a good deal of their time scrubbing their barracks and washing their clothing

The cork often would have the paint wear off

field-fitted with solid metal noses carrying more AN/M2 guns

That was the one and only trip when I flew with an engineer

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1878 with Buffington Sight - Serial No 78355 19th Century Trade Lock shows pitting underOriginal 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 very nice condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, Serial # 78355, with an overall very good metal finish with all proofs still