Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1879 with Standard Ramrod, Bayonet and Modified Scabbard - Serial 115220 Category_Receiver To hinder demining

To hinder demining

with the expected wear and degradation of the leather where it is wrapped around the guard

which appears to have been nickel plated at some point

This example has not been repainted and retains the original blue color very well

These are EXTREMLY rare

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1879 with Standard Ramrod, Bayonet and Modified Scabbard - Serial 115220 Category_Receiver To hinder deminingOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a lovely honest used example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, complete with an original bayonet in a U. S. scabbard with a fully intact belt frog. This 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 breech block is marked: U. S. MODEL 1873 Offered in very good condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70