Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Serial Number 92919 - Made in 1878 Breda M-37 We normally only see this

We normally only see this kind of blades on WKC examples made prior to 1938

These handles have unavailable on the collector's market until now

Instead a thin ejector rod was stored in the center of the hollow cylinder arbor pin

That is why I had no insignia on my fatigue

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Serial Number 92919 - Made in 1878 Breda M-37 We normally only see thisOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a wonderful 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 # 92919 with a partly legible SWP cartouche, overall nice blue gray aged metal