Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1885 - Serial No 285747 Spanish Helmets 63" bore 7 1/2" barrel

63" bore 7 1/2" barrel

We were credited with 13-0-3

it inherited the battle honors and mottos of the regiments and militias it was formed from

After official acceptance of his pistol

This is an infamous piece of ordnance in a dark chapter of American history

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1885 - Serial No 285747 Spanish Helmets 63" bore 7 1/2" barrelOriginal 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 # 285747 with a worn SWP 1884 cartouche, overall good metal finish with all