Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 131918 - made in 1880 Category_MG 34 Feed Assembly it did not begin operations

it did not begin operations immediately

This helmet is a fine example and still retains most of its original WW2 parts and the shell has all original "corked" grain paint

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for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while attached to the FIRST Marine Division during action against enemy Japanese forces on Cape Gloucester

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Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Saddle Ring Carbine serial 131918 - made in 1880 Category_MG 34 Feed Assembly it did not begin operationsOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice example of the classic Springfield trapdoor Saddle Ring Carbine, the weapon used 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 good condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, complete with its original Saddle Ring and Bar on the left hand side of the wood stock. The