Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle dated 1881 with Early Lock Plate & Cleaning Rod - Serial ??2542* 21st Century 000 New Model 1859 Carbine

000 New Model 1859 Carbine produced early in the production run featured brass furniture and a brass patchbox

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Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle dated 1881 with Early Lock Plate & Cleaning Rod - Serial ??2542* 21st Century 000 New Model 1859 CarbineOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very 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 very good condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, which has unfortunately had the serial number partly worn away. We can only make out the