Original U.S. Early Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle made in 1874 with 2 Notch Tumbler & Long Wrist - Serial No 31565 Field Gear with pliable black leather visor

with pliable black leather visor which is securely sewn to the body of the hat

Collar to shoulder: 12"

and overall there definitely some dents

Military Pistol that very possibly fell into the hands of Native Americans

Original U.S. Early Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle made in 1874 with 2 Notch Tumbler & Long Wrist - Serial No 31565 Field Gear with pliable black leather visorOriginal 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 are the early 1st pattern "stepped" rear sight and "long wrist" on the 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