Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1877 with Standard Ramrod - Serial No 7586? Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts O-Seppa and all 4 of

O-Seppa and all 4 of the smaller Seppa (spacers) are stamped with western number 6 8 8

and even has a rope loop added to retain the grip

would not have exploded had the Enola Gay crashed

The sight very much resembles an 1873 Trapdoor sight

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1877 with Standard Ramrod - Serial No 7586? Francotte-Martini Rifles & Parts O-Seppa and all 4 ofOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice service used 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 # 7586? with an overall worn metal finish with all proofs still