Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in 1878 Availability_Both inlaid with a pair of

inlaid with a pair of silver lines and silver scrollwork on the breeches

In Britain it is called a

Original Item: We all remember Rommel's Afrika Korps the elite Germany army that swept the British east across North Africa all the way to the gates of Cairo in Egypt

Two new parachute infantry regiments (PIRs)

Most notably is inscription on the escutcheon that reads: Capt

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in 1878 Availability_Both inlaid with a pair ofOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a wonderful 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 used condition is this trapdoor rifle in 45 70 government caliber. Serial # 89306 with a partly legible SWP 1879 cartouche, overall very good metal