Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Cadet Rifle with Standard Ramrod made in 1883 - Serial 204722 Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns Interestingly its downfall was that

Interestingly its downfall was that on several occasions it was reported that the Percussion Cap had a tendency to "fall off" the inverted nipple under combat conditions

A very clear label in the waist reads as follows:

In May 1944 it was announced that the 379th had made an unprecedented "8th Air Force Operational Grand Slam" during the preceding month

Ira Johnson

6 September

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Cadet Rifle with Standard Ramrod made in 1883 - Serial 204722 Cleaned & Complete Antique Guns Interestingly its downfall was thatOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a nice example of the rare Springfield 1873 trapdoor Cadet 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 1884 Offered in very nice condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, Serial # 204722 with a faint "boxed" SWP 1892 cartouche, overall good metal