Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1882 - Serial No 169032* Percusion Muskets F (1st) (Cary's Company): Capt

F (1st) (Cary's Company): Capt

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In 1878 the regiment was deployed to the Afghanistan to take part in the Second Anglo-Afghan War during which the regiment received four battle honors as seen on the silver regimental badge: KABUL

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1882 - Serial No 169032* Percusion Muskets F (1st) (Cary's Company): CaptOriginal 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 # 169032* with a nice SWP 1881 cartouche, overall good metal finish with all