Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1884 with Standard Ramrod - Serial No 253052 Brunswick Guns It also features a ridged

It also features a ridged nasal guard with eye relief

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while the barrel band at the muzzle is definitely silver

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Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1884 with Standard Ramrod - Serial No 253052 Brunswick Guns It also features a ridgedOriginal 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 # 253052 with a crisp "boxed" SWP 1883 cartouche, overall good metal finish