Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1882 with Bayonet and Scabbard - Serial No 180063 British Field Gear The polluting nature of mustard

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Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1882 with Bayonet and Scabbard - Serial No 180063 British Field Gear The polluting nature of mustardOriginal 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 bayonet and scabbard. Serial # 180063 with a partly