Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle with Restored Metcalfe Cartridge Device - made in 1874 Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles so unfortunately no markings remain

so unfortunately no markings remain

1 training firing pin

1916" (Mills Equipment Company) and has the Broad Arrow Acceptance Mark

5” tall with large ear handle of typical sea going shape with a flared bottom

including 204 killed in action and 1

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle with Restored Metcalfe Cartridge Device - made in 1874 Category_Flintlock Muskets and Rifles so unfortunately no markings remainOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is a fantastic find and great opportunity to own a rifle with a very interesting history: A Springfield 1873 Trapdoor Rifle fitted with a restored Metcalfe Loading device. This consists of the inletted stock, attaching clamp, and Cartridge block. Some four or five years ago IMA purchased a series of Trapdoor Springfield rifles from a well known Internet Auction house. One of these rifles however was a bit different.