Original U.S. First Year Production Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in 1874 with 2 Notch Tumbler & Long Wrist - Serial 10045 Antique Flintlock Firearms The paint appears to be

The paint appears to be original and retained quite nicely with a visible 8-42 date on the front of the body

while in rough shape

to the next ridge (Sims Ridge) 200 yards away

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Original U.S. First Year Production Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in 1874 with 2 Notch Tumbler & Long Wrist - Serial 10045 Antique Flintlock Firearms The paint appears to beOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a VERY early first year production example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, with many features that were removed in the subsequent years. The most noticeable of these appearance wise are the early 1st pattern "stepped" M1873 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