Original U.S. Early Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle Made in March 1874 with Early Long Wrist Stock, First Pattern Stepped Rear Sight, and Original Cleaning Rod - Serial No. 8468 MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly which measures 11" x 5"

which measures 11" x 5" x 2 1/4"

MACV was disestablished on 29 March 1973 and replaced by the Defense Attaché Office (DAO)

whereas Ames would need time to tool-up to make the new models

Original Item: Italian Axis production in German 8mm caliber

The remains of the flash pan are still present on the lock plate

Original U.S. Early Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle Made in March 1874 with Early Long Wrist Stock, First Pattern Stepped Rear Sight, and Original Cleaning Rod - Serial No. 8468 MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly which measures 11" x 5"Original U. S. Early Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle Made in March 1874 with Scarce Long Wrist Stock, First Pattern Stepped Rear Sight, and Original Cleaning Rod Serial No. 8468 Original Item: Only One Available. This is an exceptionally early example of the iconic U. S. Springfield Model 1873 Trapdoor Rifle and quite possibly the earliest we have ever offered. Manufactured in March 1874, it is a true first year production rifle retaining an