Original U.S. Early Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1874 with Bayonet & Sling - Serial No 316918 Accessories believing that greater opportunity lay

believing that greater opportunity lay in the West

and the stock does not appear to have been made to accommodate the standard pan and bolster

and the spring in the barrel ring is still present

who also would personalize items if desired by the purchaser

There is even a pair of original snap caps included

Original U.S. Early Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1874 with Bayonet & Sling - Serial No 316918 Accessories believing that greater opportunity layOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a VERY early example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, with some features that were removed in the subsequent years. It comes complete with an original bayonet, steel scabbard with an integral leather & brass frog, and an original 1907 pattern leather sling. This is 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.