Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Cadet Rifle with Long Wrist Stock made in 1884 - Serial 236789 Edged Weapons Lancaster's gunsmiths and other artisans

Lancaster's gunsmiths and other artisans

which later became the NSDAP relic known as the Blutfahne

At this time

where it would be in closest contact with the head

because of a lack of

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Cadet Rifle with Long Wrist Stock made in 1884 - Serial 236789 Edged Weapons Lancaster's gunsmiths and other artisansOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a nice example of the rare Springfield 1873 trapdoor Cadet 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 good condition is this trapdoor cadet rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, Serial # 236789, overall good metal finish with all proofs still present.