Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1884 with Standard Ramrod - Serial No 231055 German Flags This made sure that the

This made sure that the soldier would remember to load a new stripper clip into the internal magazine

I do remember Mother telling me about him and that was his hat and he would always wear it in the Parades on the fourth of July or other patriotic days

however the oxidation on the liner band makes it illegible

The outline of the decal can be both seen and felt beneath the paint

Overall Length: 56 1/2 inches

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle made in 1884 with Standard Ramrod - Serial No 231055 German Flags This made sure that theOriginal 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 very nice condition is this trapdoor rifle in . 45 70 government caliber, Serial # 231055 with a legible SWP 1883 cartouche, overall very good metal finish