Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1877 with Standard Ramrod - Serial No 7586? MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly Interior of helmet still has

Interior of helmet still has original owners name on label that appears to read Mengelkoch Overall a fine looking rare police Shako

It was made of steel with only a small quantity of the first model made of lighter laminated iron

The hilt's grip plates are of white bone surrounding a gold inlaid tang both on top and bottom

This type of preserver was intended more for "general" use

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1877 with Standard Ramrod - Serial No 7586? MG 42 Bolt & Barrel Assembly Interior of helmet still hasOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a very nice service used 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 condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, Serial # 7586? with an overall worn metal finish with all proofs still