Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle with Sling made in 1882 - Serial No 172851 MG 34 Feed Assembly and to prevent blood from

and to prevent blood from dripping down to the handle

where it departed for the Western Front soon after

and have resin/bakelite eyepieces that have no chipping or cracks

which has simplified machining on the Gas Piston portion

A very common practice by Fallschirmjäger (paratrooper) troops as it was easier to cut the rigging away

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle with Sling made in 1882 - Serial No 172851 MG 34 Feed Assembly and to prevent blood fromOriginal 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. It is fitted with an original issue Trapdoor and Krag rifle leather sling, the standard U. S. rifle sling until 1907. The breech block is marked: U. S. MODEL 1873 Offered in excellent condition is this trapdoor