Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Converted to Blunderbuss Blank Fire Prop Gun for 1960 "Swiss Family Robinson" Movie Category_Spade Grip Assembly 5”Shoulder to sleeve: 26”Shoulder to

5”Shoulder to sleeve: 26”Shoulder to shoulder: 15”Chest width: 17”Waist width: 17

It also looks like it did originally have a pressed paper faux leather sweatband around the entire circumference

with the main issue being that the cap is now quite oval in shape

which was actually taken and used as letterhead by a U

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Converted to Blunderbuss Blank Fire Prop Gun for 1960 "Swiss Family Robinson" Movie Category_Spade Grip Assembly 5”Shoulder to sleeve: 26”Shoulder toOriginal Item: Only One available. Here we have a very interesting example of a Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle, which was modified during the 20th century by film armorers to become a blank firing movie prop gun. In this case, the action and lock were removed and fit into a prop Blunderbuss, which has a lovely long stock and is fitted with a 26 cast white metal "barrel". For the movies the overall appearance, as well as the flash and bang, were