Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle with Sling made in 1882 - Serial No 172851 Category_Receiver • HUNDREDS of original negatives

• HUNDREDS of original negatives from the Pacific theater including Iwo Jima

due to years of age and use

Left Shoulder:

This is an true air navigation map in Mercator projection and was printed in 1940

The versatility of the Lancaster was such that it was chosen to equip 617 Squadron and was modified to carry the Upkeep "Bouncing bomb" designed by Barnes Wallis for Operation Chastise

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle with Sling made in 1882 - Serial No 172851 Category_Receiver • HUNDREDS of original negativesOriginal 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. It is fitted with an original issue Trapdoor and Krag rifle leather sling, the standard U. S. rifle sling until 1907. The breech block is marked: U. S. MODEL 1873 Offered in excellent condition is this trapdoor