Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1887 with Bayonet and Scabbard - Serial No 350981 British Military Hats Lawrence continued as the chief

Lawrence continued as the chief armorer until 1872 and developed the various Sharp models and their improvements that made the rifle famous

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Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1887 with Bayonet and Scabbard - Serial No 350981 British Military Hats Lawrence continued as the chiefOriginal 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, complete with original issue bayonet and scabbard. Serial # 350981 with a partly