Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1885 - Serial No 290822 Category_Martini-Henry Accessories Slave and forced labor

Slave and forced labor

Typical measurements are 20” to 30” in length by 4”-6” in width

The serial number is 118515A denoting the year of manufacture as 1883

Jones – Ohio

which shows some use

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1885 - Serial No 290822 Category_Martini-Henry Accessories Slave and forced laborOriginal 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