Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1886 with Standard Ramrod - Serial 313989 Fusee Spring & Cover The floating compass mechanism functions

The floating compass mechanism functions properly

- Original wood transit chest with white stenciling to the top that reads Mun

This example however still has quite a bit of the original bronze color

Original Items: One Set of 2 Available

This example comes fully equipped

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1886 with Standard Ramrod - Serial 313989 Fusee Spring & Cover The floating compass mechanism functionsOriginal Item: Only One available. This is an interesting honest used 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, with Serial #313989 stamped on the rear of the receiver, which