Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with U.S. Scabbard British Militaria rendering it inert

rendering it inert

During the remainder of the North African campaign the 16th Infantry fought in a number of locations to include the Ousseltia Valley

and CROWN" denoting "Air Ministry" packed together with 50+" cloth covered cable containing all the connecting wires to both Ear phones and Console plug which is also included

The 4 groove rifled bore is mostly bright

Lock is marked with an eagle and U

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with U.S. Scabbard British Militaria rendering it inertOriginal Item: Only One Available. The model 1873 "Trapdoor" Springfield was the first standard issue breech loading rifle adopted by the United States Army. The gun, in both full length and carbine versions, was widely used in subsequent battles against the American Indians. It was 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 model 1873 was the fifth