Original U.S. Early Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1875 with Tack Decoration - Serial No 53993 British Field Gear and steel Front Sight Mount

and steel Front Sight Mount with Bayonet Stand for affixing a Bayonet yet there is No Barrel or Action

AuTomoto of St

156th Infantry

007% at the 2011 MVPA (Military Vehicle Preservation Association) National Convention in Dayton Ohio

This lovely little Cavalry carbine

Original U.S. Early Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1875 with Tack Decoration - Serial No 53993 British Field Gear and steel Front Sight MountOriginal 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 example also was outfitted with white metal tacks on both sides of the butt stock, indicating possible capture and use by Native Americans. This is the weapon used, in its carbine form, by the troopers of the 7th