Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1887 with Ramrod & 1st Model Sight - Serial 348303 British Antique Guns Three efforts to reach the

Three efforts to reach the point were turned back by machine gun fire

Blade Style: Clip-point "Bowie"

The belt shows its age

as there is no danger of damage)

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1887 with Ramrod & 1st Model Sight - Serial 348303 British Antique Guns Three efforts to reach theOriginal 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 # 348303, which indicates production in approximately January 1887, per U. S.