Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in 1881 Technical Books Cut off in Sudan's Capital

Cut off in Sudan's Capital for over a year relief troops of the British Army literally arriving two days late after the massacre

Nepal stayed loyal to the British crown and was therefore exempt from the ban even though it is located directly northeast of India's border

The cleaning rod has a machined steel swivel handle

In itself this strange percussion revolver is quite interesting but proves nothing

Standing almost 10" tall

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873 Rifle Made in 1881 Technical Books Cut off in Sudan's CapitalOriginal Item: Only One available. This is a wonderful example of the classic Springfield trapdoor rifle, it's breach block is marked: U. S. MODEL 1873 While the wood stock bears a military inspector's cartouche dated 1881. The rifle is in very nice condition with great amounts of the original finish remaining and looks as if it has come right out of very long term storage. The Trapdoor Springfield Rifle was the weapon used, in its carbine form, by