Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Shortened for Sporting made in 1885 - Serial No 271463 Miscellaneous Gun Parts Another common design comprised a

Another common design comprised a simple stave with the end drilled out and a lead weight inserted

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not 20th century Bazaar copies that are currently encountered in Afghanistan

and a nice shined slightly rounded look

In the early afternoon of February 7th

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Shortened for Sporting made in 1885 - Serial No 271463 Miscellaneous Gun Parts Another common design comprised aOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, which was modified after service for use as a sporting rifle. The barrel was reduced in length, and the stock was cut down to 3 inches above the lower barrel band. The buttstock was also altered in shape to be thinner. The original sights were removed, and replaced with the rear sight for a Springfield Model 1898 KragJrgensen rifle. A tall front