Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1882 with Standard Ramrod - Serial No 185432 U.S. Replica and the top fuze is

and the top fuze is still covered by the nearly impossible to find original wooden cap

The first models featured rifled barrels

The overall condition of the holster is very good

Even if the airplane were to drop nothing

perfect for any collection

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1882 with Standard Ramrod - Serial No 185432 U.S. Replica and the top fuze isOriginal 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 very nice condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, Serial # 185432 with a faint SWP 1882 cartouche, overall very good metal finish with