Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle - Serial No 119745 - Manufactured in 1880 81mm Mortar Mansfield & Lamb

Mansfield & Lamb

Marks on the components show the direction of motion and the limits of engagement

The barrel was secured by two barrel bands

- May not operate

single-shot long arm is one of an unknown small quantity that were modified and retains a very pleasing appearance

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle - Serial No 119745 - Manufactured in 1880 81mm Mortar Mansfield & LambOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice 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 No. 119745 overall good metal finish with barrel proofs still present, though