Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1877 with Standard Ramrod - Serial No 7586? MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly and were designed so that

and were designed so that if a soldier died

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The hilt's grip plates are of white bone surrounding a gold inlaid tang both on top and bottom

an early form of laminated crucible steel

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Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1877 with Standard Ramrod - Serial No 7586? MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly and were designed so thatOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice service used example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, 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 nice condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, Serial # 7586? with an overall worn metal finish with all proofs still