Original U.S. Early Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle Made in March 1874 with Early Long Wrist Stock, First Pattern Stepped Rear Sight, and Original Cleaning Rod - Serial No. 8468 Russian Artillery with three tails

with three tails

when the Germans attacked France and quickly defeated the French army

This came in our Nepal purchase of 2003 and was the only

The original leather blade buffer is missing from the base of the blade

A granddaughter of Queen Victoria

Original U.S. Early Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle Made in March 1874 with Early Long Wrist Stock, First Pattern Stepped Rear Sight, and Original Cleaning Rod - Serial No. 8468 Russian Artillery with three tailsOriginal U. S. Early Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle Made in March 1874 with Scarce Long Wrist Stock, First Pattern Stepped Rear Sight, and Original Cleaning Rod Serial No. 8468 Original Item: Only One Available. This is an exceptionally early example of the iconic U. S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle and quite possibly the earliest we have ever offered. Manufactured in March 1874, it is a true first year production rifle retaining an