Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1885 - Serial No 285747 Spanish Helmets While the wood stock bears

While the wood stock bears a military inspector's cartouche with what appears to be dated as 1880 (however the serial number dates this to early 1881)

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This is an impressive display piece to add to your Martini-Henry Rifle or Bayonet collection

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1885 - Serial No 285747 Spanish Helmets While the wood stock bearsOriginal 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 excellent condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, Serial # 285747 with a worn SWP 1884 cartouche, overall good metal finish with all