Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1888 - Serial No 409658 Japanese Ordnance to take part in Operation

to take part in Operation Varsity

inflicting 77% casualties

Straight out of the Attic from over 100 years storage included in I

in the Bavarian capital of Munich

Original U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1873/84 Rifle with Standard Ram Rod made in 1888 - Serial No 409658 Japanese Ordnance to take part in OperationOriginal 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 # 409658 with overall good metal finish and most metal proofs still present.