Original Excellent U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with U.S. Brass Hook Scabbard Spanish Flags 26 [photo of Frank Canova]

26 [photo of Frank Canova] while publicly declared missing today by the government

indicating acceptance in 1904

made up of just the lathe (cross piece) and stock

Machine Gun

required adapter plate for use with the Bren LMG

Original Excellent U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with U.S. Brass Hook Scabbard Spanish Flags 26 [photo of Frank Canova]Original Item: Only One Available. The model 1873 "Trapdoor" Springfield was the first standard issue breech loading rifle adopted by the United States Army. The gun, in both full length and carbine versions, was widely used in subsequent battles against the American Indians. It 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 model 1873 was the fifth