Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in 1878 British Military Maps This is a fascinating Iron

This is a fascinating Iron Barreled Blunderbuss measuring 28" overall with gracefully swamped 14" barrel

sharpened on both cutting edges all the way to the oval crossguard

After placing the revolver on half cock

EXCELLENTLY MADE

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in 1878 British Military Maps This is a fascinating IronOriginal 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