Original U.S. Early Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle Made in 1876 with Metcalfe Device Clamp, 2 Notch Tumbler, and Long Wrist - Serial 65752 Replica Non-Firing Pistols & Rifles These still used a separate

These still used a separate percussion cap

The gun appears to be a Rifled Muzzle Loader (RML) 7-pounder mountain gun

as used during the German Occupation of Czechoslovakia

well over 1

There are no bends

Original U.S. Early Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle Made in 1876 with Metcalfe Device Clamp, 2 Notch Tumbler, and Long Wrist - Serial 65752 Replica Non-Firing Pistols & Rifles These still used a separateOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is a fantastic find and great opportunity to own a rifle with a very interesting history: An early production Springfield 1873 Trapdoor Rifle fitted with the clamp for a Metcalfe Cartridge Device. This early attempt at a "rapid loading device" for the Model 1873 Springfield originally consisted of the inlet stock, attaching clamp, and the wooden cartridge block, which unfortunately is not included with this offering.