Original U.S. Early Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle Made in 1876 with Metcalfe Device Clamp, 2 Notch Tumbler, and Long Wrist - Serial 65752 Bira Gun Also of interest is the

Also of interest is the Underwriters Laboratory data plate and inspection number

rather than pins as well as a superior gun-maker finish overall

then to a Texas pasture

though that is now flaking in placed

Original U.S. Early Springfield Trapdoor M1873 Rifle Made in 1876 with Metcalfe Device Clamp, 2 Notch Tumbler, and Long Wrist - Serial 65752 Bira Gun Also of interest is theOriginal Item: One of a Kind. This is a fantastic find and great opportunity to own a rifle with a very interesting history: An early production Springfield 1873 Trapdoor Rifle fitted with the clamp for a Metcalfe Cartridge Device. This early attempt at a "rapid loading device" for the Model 1873 Springfield originally consisted of the inlet stock, attaching clamp, and the wooden cartridge block, which unfortunately is not included with this offering.