Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with U.S. Scabbard & M1887 Hanger - Excellent P-1853 Enfield Barrel Wedge: Unnumbered Replacement

Barrel Wedge: Unnumbered Replacement

predating the Martini Henry Action Implement these basically performed the same use for the

and the golden brown grip wrapping (Ito) shows only light wear and staining from use

and adds some fantastic research potential to this item

This particular set of fittings dates from the early Edo period (江戸時代

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with U.S. Scabbard & M1887 Hanger - Excellent P-1853 Enfield Barrel Wedge: Unnumbered ReplacementOriginal Item: Only One Available. The model 1873 "Trapdoor" Springfield was the first standard issue breech loading rifle adopted by the United States Army. The gun, in both full length and carbine versions, was widely used in subsequent battles against the American Indians. It was 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 model 1873 was the fifth