Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1885 with Standard Ramrod - Serial No 268520 German Field Gear Research indicates that this movement

Research indicates that this movement was originally produced in 1923

The helmet has both the dome headed chinstrap retaining rivets and both of the extended ventilation side lugs

indoor shooting even included the German Scheutzen Rifles

such as those on the lock plate

The musette bag is a scarce item that is part of the Marine Corps 782 gear

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1885 with Standard Ramrod - Serial No 268520 German Field Gear Research indicates that this movementOriginal 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 nice condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, Serial # 268520 with a faint SWP 1884 cartouche, overall good metal finish with all