Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1884 with Standard Ramrod - Serial No 253052 Antique Winchesters It definitely does show wear

It definitely does show wear on the lands from service

though successive patterns became predominant

and are held in place by the correct dome headed rivets

King Wilhelm designated Godet

tried hard to get permission to use the silenced version of the Sten for his troops

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1884 with Standard Ramrod - Serial No 253052 Antique Winchesters It definitely does show wearOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, 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: U. S. MODEL 1873 Offered in very nice condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, Serial # 253052 with a crisp "boxed" SWP 1883 cartouche, overall good metal finish