Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle - Serial No 436687 - Manufactured in 1889 German Mauser 98k K98 • Genuine WWII wood footlocker

• Genuine WWII wood footlocker with tray insert

nor was there an oil bottle

It is enclosed in a leather case lined with velvet and silk

• Brakes lines (steel)

Benjamin Gammel

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle - Serial No 436687 - Manufactured in 1889 German Mauser 98k K98 • Genuine WWII wood footlockerOriginal 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 No. 436687 overall very good metal finish with barrel proofs still present. The