Description
NO RECEIVER is included
It is not known how it came to India
The walnut grip is also checkered for better traction and attractiveness
000 guns left the factory between 1889 and 1903
This features a later version of the Sharps action with an improved gas seal and vertical breech
Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Serial Number 92919 - Made in 1878 Caps & Hats NO RECEIVER is includedOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a wonderful 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 marked: U. S. MODEL 1873 Offered in excellent condition is this trapdoor rifle in 45 70 government caliber. Serial # 92919 with a partly legible SWP cartouche, overall nice blue gray aged metal