Original U.S. Early Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1875 - Serial No 51200 Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia The flintlock mechanism is marked

The flintlock mechanism is marked with a "Crown over G

they have no cracks

the ‘Autographic’ Vest Pocket Kodak was introduced

the proof mark of Liège

Original U.S. Early Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1875 - Serial No 51200 Japanese Awards Medals Badges Insignia The flintlock mechanism is markedOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a VERY early example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, with some features that were removed in the subsequent years. The most noticeable of these is the "Long Wrist" of the butt stock. This is 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: MODEL 1873 (EAGLE) (CROSSED ARROWS) U. S. In