Original U.S. Early Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1875 with Tack Decoration - Serial No 53993 Empire Edged Weapons hence its name

hence its name

according to their own reports

and eventually needs replacement

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52 caliber rimfire system invented and was patented by Massachusetts gun designer Benjamin Franklin Joslyn in 1861

Original U.S. Early Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1875 with Tack Decoration - Serial No 53993 Empire Edged Weapons hence its nameOriginal 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