Original U.S. Early Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle with 1st Model Sight & Cleaning Rod - Serial 45157 made in 1875 Swords Virginia on October 19

Virginia on October 19

The division plan was to fight its way through the many forests surrounding the city of Brieulles and capture the city

Here it was to be transferred to the XXVIII Army Corps in exchange for the Panzergrenadier Division "Großdeutschland"

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Complete with belt loops and full shoulder strap with brass buckle

Original U.S. Early Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle with 1st Model Sight & Cleaning Rod - Serial 45157 made in 1875 Swords Virginia on October 19Original Item: Only One available. This is a VERY early example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, with some features that were removed in the subsequent years. The most noticeable of these are the early 1st pattern cleaning rod and "stepped" rear sight. This is 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: MODEL 1873 (EAGLE)