Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle used by U.S. Indian Police made in 1885 - Serial No 272793 Price_$-030 - $50 New Jersey in September 1944

New Jersey in September 1944

AUGUST 1944: Turner City

after all over 100 years of age

so it is slightly loose

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle used by U.S. Indian Police made in 1885 - Serial No 272793 Price_$-030 - $50 New Jersey in September 1944Original Item: Only One available. This is a very nice example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, which after official service found its way into in the hands of Native American Police Forces. The fore stock and wrist are wrapped in deer skin secured by animal gut stitches and the wood is decorated with many brass tacks and two hanging groups of feathers. The right hand side of the butt stock bears a white metal shield stating: U. S. and