Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Rifle with Buffington Sight made in 1879 - Serial No 114150 Stocks 1/Lt James Pickett

1/Lt James Pickett

Also included in this wonderful grouping are the following pieces:

and it continued in use throughout WW2

Size is approximately US 6 3/4 (54cm)

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Rifle with Buffington Sight made in 1879 - Serial No 114150 Stocks 1/Lt James PickettOriginal 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 1884 Offered in very nice condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, Serial # 114150 with overall good metal finish and most metal proofs still present.