Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Converted to Flintlock Prop Gun for 1957 “Raintree County” M.G.M Movie - Missing Buttstock Helmets Captain Lochbihler constantly exposed himself

Captain Lochbihler constantly exposed himself to intense enemy fire to coordinate effectively the movement of advancing troops

Overall it has a great patina of age

Overall Length: 28 inches

however existing stocks were still perfectly acceptable

Fortunately the logo is not covered by the chappe/rainguard

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Converted to Flintlock Prop Gun for 1957 “Raintree County” M.G.M Movie - Missing Buttstock Helmets Captain Lochbihler constantly exposed himselfOriginal Item: Only One available. This gun is a flintlock of sorts, and is either a great piece of movie memorabilia, or a waste of what was a nice U. S. SPRINGFIELD TRAPDOOR in 45 70 Caliber. From what we can tell, it was a model 1884 Trapdoor rifle, which was purchased by movie armorers to use as a blank firing gun. It may have had the barrel shortened a bit before or during this time. The front nose cap has been covered or replaced with a