Original U.S. Springfield Model 1873 .45-70 Trapdoor Rifle with Early Two-Notch Tumbler, Long-Wrist Stock, Stepped Rear Sight, and Cleaning Rod - May 1875 Production - Serial No. 50030 Holsters & Cases The grips and outer housing

The grips and outer housing are all in very good service used condition

Duke of York and Albany in December 1823

this example is a very displayable 14" x 15"

The rifle has a relatively clear inscription on the left side of the stock

also known as the 80 Series and originally known as the Series 81

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1873 .45-70 Trapdoor Rifle with Early Two-Notch Tumbler, Long-Wrist Stock, Stepped Rear Sight, and Cleaning Rod - May 1875 Production - Serial No. 50030 Holsters & Cases The grips and outer housingOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a well preserved early example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, with several features that were changed in the subsequent years. The most noticeable of these appearance wise are the early 1st pattern "stepped" M1873 rear sight and "long wrist" on the stock. 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.