Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1884 with Bayonet and U.S. Scabbard - Serial 236104 nChannel Water Purification

Water Purification

with the expected chipping and wear from age and service

and the bomb was fired automatically when it dropped down the barrel

Shakedown and service with the 5th Fleet

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1884 with Bayonet and U.S. Scabbard - Serial 236104 nChannel Water PurificationOriginal 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, complete with original issue scabbard marked U. S. and socket bayonet. Serial #