Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1882 with Standard Ramrod - Serial No. 183466 MP 34 - Officer visor cap aluminum

- Officer visor cap aluminum oak leaf surround

it was the "dress rehearsal" for World War II

Only the data plate is really unable to be read

with just a bit of chipping on the back of the left scale

The lock plate does not have the expected remnants of the pan

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1882 with Standard Ramrod - Serial No. 183466 MP 34 - Officer visor cap aluminumOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a lovely used honest 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 very good condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, Serial #183466, showing an overall good metal finish with all proofs still