Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1885 with Standard Cleaning Rod - Serial No. 268071 Replica Non-Firing Guns and has a bit of

and has a bit of flaking towards the bottom

The left side of the butt has been cut with a raised cheek piece

There is a flint spark wheel mechanism installed as well

This example comes complete with its original scabbard with great paint

replaced by an oxidized patina

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1885 with Standard Cleaning Rod - Serial No. 268071 Replica Non-Firing Guns and has a bit ofOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a lovely lightly used honest 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 correctly marked: U. S. MODEL 1873 Offered in very good condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, Serial #268071 with a crisp "boxed" SWP 1884 cartouche on