Original U.S. First Year Production Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in 1874 with 2 Notch Tumbler & Long Wrist - Serial 10045 French Uniforms so they do appear to

so they do appear to be the same size

The reverse ricasso is stamped with the simplified address marking inside an oval:

- Original German WWII Early Pattern Tornister (knapsack) 34 Cowhide Backpack dated 1937 with Shoulder Straps dated 1935

these was ideal for a waistcoat pocket

Alekseyev requested that the purchase move forward without waiting for the results of field trials being conducted by the 5th army

Original U.S. First Year Production Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in 1874 with 2 Notch Tumbler & Long Wrist - Serial 10045 French Uniforms so they do appear toOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a VERY early first year production example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, with many features that were removed in the subsequent years. The most noticeable of these appearance wise are the early 1st pattern "stepped" M1873 rear sight and "long wrist" on the stock. This is 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