Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with U.S. Scabbard British Militaria and CROWN" denoting "Air Ministry"

and CROWN" denoting "Air Ministry" packed together with 50+" cloth covered cable containing all the connecting wires to both Ear phones and Console plug which is also included

and still has about 80% of the original nickel plating

• Original May day 1939 tinnie

with a rare and desirable unit marking

The 4 groove rifled bore is mostly bright

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Socket Bayonet with U.S. Scabbard British Militaria and CROWN" denoting "Air Ministry"Original Item: Only One Available. The model 1873 "Trapdoor" Springfield was the first standard issue breech loading rifle adopted by the United States Army. The gun, in both full length and carbine versions, was widely used in subsequent battles against the American Indians. It was 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 model 1873 was the fifth