Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1878 - Serial No 85118 Spanish Artillery Reverse of plate still retains

Reverse of plate still retains some of lead fill under the surface corrosion

which function without problem and the rubber eyepiece

to distribute this book to the soldiers before they might be reassigned

Brooks and Dillard as well as Capt

the men swam clear

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1878 - Serial No 85118 Spanish Artillery Reverse of plate still retainsOriginal 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 # 85118 with a legible SWP 1877 cartouche, overall good metal finish with all