Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1885 - Serial No 285747 Water Jacket Assembly European- Africa- Middle Eastern Campaign

European- Africa- Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with FOUR battle stars

This battle flag is totally original and is in very good condition with only minor wear in a couple of isolated spots

the introduction of a small fuller to lighten the blade

Three years later

which is confirmed by the bore being off center

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1885 - Serial No 285747 Water Jacket Assembly European- Africa- Middle Eastern CampaignOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice 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 # 285747 with a worn SWP 1884 cartouche, overall good metal finish with all