Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle with Early Lock Plate & Cleaning Rod - Serial 165798* made in 1882 Brunswick Parts 5" is nicely marked:

5" is nicely marked:

Later the production was broadened to Olkainvalmiste ltd

Also included is a transit/storage back with functional brass zipper

and straight pin attachment

faintly visible on left side of stock by side plate

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle with Early Lock Plate & Cleaning Rod - Serial 165798* made in 1882 Brunswick Parts 5" is nicely marked:Original Item: Only One available. This is a very nice early 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 # 165798*, indicating production in 1882, before the introduction of