Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle fitted with Buffington Sight - Serial No 73735 WWII His basic design was based

His basic design was based upon a pivoting breechblock

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consequently making it one of the most popular pocket pistols in both Europe and America

The helmet still retains the original silvered interlocking ring chinstrap however the leather backing is now absent

the label prides itself on attention to detail and ergonomic designs

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle fitted with Buffington Sight - Serial No 73735 WWII His basic design was basedOriginal 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 very good condition is this trapdoor rifle in 45 70 government caliber. Serial # 73735, overall good metal finish with all proofs still present. The serial