Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1882 with Standard Ramrod - Serial No 185432 Edged Weapons Even 300 plus years ago

Even 300 plus years ago

The lock plate is well worn showing only the end of the Maker's or origin location name

They also suffered from a series of pre-mature detonations

All belts are approximately 42" in length when fully let out

The Sperry-designed ventral system saw widespread use and production

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1882 with Standard Ramrod - Serial No 185432 Edged Weapons Even 300 plus years agoOriginal 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 # 185432 with a faint SWP 1882 cartouche, overall very good metal finish with