Original U.S. Springfield Model 1873 .45-70 Trapdoor Rifle with Early Two-Notch Tumbler, Long-Wrist Stock, Stepped Rear Sight, and Cleaning Rod - May 1875 Production - Serial No. 50030 Category_Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts Acquired directly from a veteran’s

Acquired directly from a veteran’s estate this is an amazing "bring back" KIA shot through helmet

are written on both sides of the chinstrap next to the dome rivet

Air Force name tapes

Although most pilots were unmarried (the average age was 19)

There is also a maker marking on the bottom

Original U.S. Springfield Model 1873 .45-70 Trapdoor Rifle with Early Two-Notch Tumbler, Long-Wrist Stock, Stepped Rear Sight, and Cleaning Rod - May 1875 Production - Serial No. 50030 Category_Gahendra Martini Rifles & Parts Acquired directly from a veteran’sOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a well preserved early example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, with several features that were changed in the subsequent years. The most noticeable of these appearance wise are the early 1st pattern "stepped" M1873 rear sight and "long wrist" on the stock. This is 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.